On the recordJune 18, 2026
With 16 to 19-year-olds facing the highest rates of domestic abuse of any age group, the real-world consequences of failing to act couldn't be clearer.
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Alistair Strathern
Labour Party
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bbc.comEditor's note · Context
Emphasizing the urgency of the proposed legislation.
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