Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:20 pm on 7 December 2021.
Diolch yn fawr. Last week, we saw the release of some disturbing figures for the Gwent area when it comes to domestic violence. The South Wales Argus reported that domestic abuse crimes have more than doubled in Gwent during the last six years. Despite legislation like the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 and high-profile campaigns like the recent White Ribbon campaign, we still have problems in Wales with domestic abuse. Eradicating this crime has been made even more difficult due to the changing nature of our working lives, with many now working from home. The pandemic has coincided with a spike in domestic violence, sadly. How is this Government tailoring its approach to tackling domestic violence, given the way coronavirus has changed people's lives?