
Wed, 04 Nov 2009
“It is inhumane that provisions to stop violence against women should be dependent on immigration status," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary.
Commenting on the mass lobby of Parliament urging increased protection for all women facing violence in the UK, organised by Amnesty International and other campaigners for women's rights, Chris Huhne said:
“All women deserve to be free to live their lives without fear of violence.
“It is inhumane that provisions to stop violence against women should be dependent on immigration status.
“Plans need to offer permanent solutions and be open to all women.”
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