Mims Davies MP speaks on Sexual Assault Survivors: Isle of Wight in the House of Commons
As the Shadow Minister for Women, Mims has spoken out on this incredibly emotive and important subject a myriad of times. Not only in Parliament, but speaking locally in her constituency of East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages too.
This follows Mims' recent speech in the Chamber on the subject of sexual assault and abuse in hospitals:
https://www.mimsdavies.org.uk/news/mims-davies-mp-speaks-parliament-sexual-assault-and-abuse-hospitals?hl=en-GB
Sexual violence and assaults continue to plague some NHS wards and care homes. Reports of rape and other abhorrent forms of sexual abuse are being reported in the very place where we should all feel safe and cared for. Staff and medical students face sexual harassment while training at university, meaning women are truly at the frontline of this in our NHS.
Mims made it clear during her speech that whilst the vast majority of hospitals, care homes and healthcare settings are very safe, it is essential Labour ministers step up and act. We need action to happen today, not later, to ensure sexual violence is eradicated once and for all.
After all, women and girls will only be truly safe if we rid society of these appalling crimes.
Mims stated that she will not be silenced on this and is determined to ensure no woman or girl is left unheard.
Mims was also honoured to open the extremely important debate on Tackling Violence against Women and Girls:
https://www.mimsdavies.org.uk/news/mims-davies-mp-opens-debate-tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-and-grooming-gangs
Mims Davies MP said:
As the Minister said, sexual assault survivors from the Isle of Wight and all across the United Kingdom must be heard.
Virginia Giuffre took her life just one year ago. She had shared her abuse by convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the friend of Peter Mandelson.
On 16th April, Lisa Phillips—another courageous survivor—supported by Carly and Sam from the Sexual Predator Accountability Institute, came to Parliament seeking transparency from lawmakers.
The clear question for the Government is: when will they go from giving platitudes to victims to tackling trafficking and cover-ups and delivering adequate support and justice for all women and girls?
