Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 8
8
Paragraph: 84
The evidence we have received makes clear that positive obligations have been vital for securing...
Conclusion
The evidence we have received makes clear that positive obligations have been vital for securing the protection of some of the most vulnerable people in society, such as women and girls experiencing domestic violence, ‘honour-based’ violence, or stalking. Positive obligations upon public authorities can save lives. We are therefore extremely concerned by the restrictive approach to positive obligations contained in clause 5 of the Bill.
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84