Are asylum fears a distraction in the fight for women's safety?
This Is Why · Sky News
October 1, 202514m 7s
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Show Notes
The senior police officer in charge of preventing violence against women and girls has warned the political discourse around asylum seekers risks being a distraction from the "real threat" to women's safety.
Met Police deputy assistant commissioner Helen Millichap made the remarks after a summer of protests outside hotels housing migrants across the country.
Will the row undermine the government's ambitious target to halve violence against women and girls within a decade? And where should the real focus be when it comes to protecting communities?
Niall is joined by the former victim's commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC and Sky correspondent Mollie Malone.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected] in the UK.
Alternatively, you can call Mind's support line on 0300 102 1234, or NHS on 111.
If you suspect you are being abused and need to speak to someone, there are people who can help you.
The National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Women's Aid
Respect, the helpline for male domestic abuse victims: 0808 8010 327
Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity: 0800 999 5428
Met Police deputy assistant commissioner Helen Millichap made the remarks after a summer of protests outside hotels housing migrants across the country.
Will the row undermine the government's ambitious target to halve violence against women and girls within a decade? And where should the real focus be when it comes to protecting communities?
Niall is joined by the former victim's commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC and Sky correspondent Mollie Malone.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected] in the UK.
Alternatively, you can call Mind's support line on 0300 102 1234, or NHS on 111.
If you suspect you are being abused and need to speak to someone, there are people who can help you.
The National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Women's Aid
Respect, the helpline for male domestic abuse victims: 0808 8010 327
Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity: 0800 999 5428