A Bill to require provision of women’s refuges in certain areas; to set out requirements of local councils relating to women’s refuges; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
27 March 2015
This Bill would require the provision of women's refuges in certain areas and set out rules for how these refuges should operate and who is eligible to use them. It aims to provide safe housing for women escaping violence and abuse and to clarify local councils' responsibilities in relation to refuges.
The Bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 17 December 2014 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
