Close Menu
WTX News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • RSF fighters reportedly arrested
    • German President Steinmeier is heading to Africa to build ties
    • Spooky stars from Napoli, Real Madrid dress up for Halloween
    • Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death
    • Scream 7 trailer reignites boycott after Melissa Barrera was ‘done dirty’ with exit
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    WTX News
    • Live News
      • US News
      • EU News
      • UK News
      • Politics
      • COVID-19
      • Business
      • Tech zone
    • World news
      • Middle East News
        • UAE News
        • Palestine News
      • Europe
        • Italian News
        • Spanish News
      • Africa news
      • South America
      • North America
      • Asia
    • News Briefings
      • UK News Briefing
      • World News Briefing
      • Live Business News
    • Sports
      • Football News
      • Tennis
      • Women’s Football
    • MY World
      • Climate Change
      • In Review
      • Expose
      • Special Reports
        • Conscience Convoy
        • Rohingya Report
    • Entertainment
      • Insta Talk
      • Royal Family
      • Gaming News
      • TV Shows
      • Streaming
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Fashion
      • Cooking recipes
      • Luxury
      • Money Saving Expert
    • Travel
      • Culture
      • Holidays
    • Sign Up
      • Log In
    WTX News
    • Live News
    • World news
    • News Briefings
    • Sports
    • MY World
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Sign Up
    Home - Society - Senedd committee’s alarm over domestic violence epidemic
    Society

    Senedd committee’s alarm over domestic violence epidemic

    By David Pike2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Telegram WhatsApp
    Senedd committee’s alarm over domestic violence epidemic

    Mabon ap Gwynfor said Welsh police reported more than 45,000 cases of domestic abuse in 2022/23 and almost 10,000 sexual offences the previous year, with many more unrecorded.

    Leading a Senedd debate, the Plaid Cymru politician challenged a tendency to believe rural Wales is an exception, with domestic violence “limited” to urban areas only.

    Domestic violence epidemic

    Senedd committee's alarm over domestic violence epidemic
    Domestic violence epidemic is a postcode lottery

    “The evidence shows otherwise,” he said. “Rates of domestic abuse in north Wales are higher than those in the city of london.

    “North Wales even faces the same level of sexual crimes as Greater Manchester, which has a population five times the size.”

    Trump in the US is going to make things much worse

    Mr ap Gwynfor added: “I am afraid the election of President Trump in the US is going to make things much worse as he makes misogynistic attitudes acceptable again.”

    Postcode lottery

    He said victims wait a year for support in Cardiff or Merthyr but four months in Swansea, asking: “How can we justify someone’s trauma being dependent on a postcode lottery?”

    Mr ap Gwynfor said the NSPCC found one in five children have experienced domestic violence, with Childline Cardiff holding 4,000 counselling sessions in the past year.

    Calling for urgent devolution, he warned that prosecution statistics suggest sexual violence has effectively been legalised, with victims let down and public trust eroded.

    Senedd committee’s alarm over domestic violence ‘epidemic’

    Labour’s Joyce Watson said a vigil will be held outside the Senedd on November 25 to mark White Ribbon Day, the international day for ending violence against women and children.

    Sioned Williams raised the NSPCC’s calls for sustainable long-term funding for specialist support for children and young people who are survivors of domestic violence.

    “corrosive” effect of social media

    Luke Fletcher warned of the “corrosive” effect of social media, calling for a crackdown on misogynistic content targeted at young men.

    Responding to the debate on November 13, Jane Hutt pointed to progress made in tackling violence against women and girls but she recognised “so much more needs to be done”.

    Ms Hutt, Wales’ social justice secretary, highlighted horrifying statistics from July showing that two million women in the UK are victims of male violence every year.

    Cardiff Domestic Violence featured The Senedd UK featured Wales News Welsh featured
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp
    Previous ArticlePrince William stars in first ever TikTok apology
    Next Article WSL fixtures this weekend 16/11
    David Pike

    David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

    Related Posts

    Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
    California

    Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

    Fort Worth police officers lift overturned car to rescue pinned infant
    Texas

    Fort Worth police officers lift overturned car to rescue pinned infant

    Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped 60,000 kids avoid allergies, study finds
    Health & Wellness

    Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped 60,000 kids avoid allergies, study finds

    Wales will recover from England loss – defender Ethan Ampadu
    Football

    Wales will recover from England loss – defender Ethan Ampadu

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Advertisment
    News Headlines
    RSF fighters reportedly arrested

    RSF fighters reportedly arrested

    Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death

    Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death

    Save 70% on VIP subscription
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    Advert by Sponsors
    More from WTX News
    The latest gaming news - with game reviews and tips and tricks. updated 24 hours a day.
    The latest gaming news
    Hot off the press!
    • RSF fighters reportedly arrested October 31, 2025
    • German President Steinmeier is heading to Africa to build ties October 31, 2025
    • Spooky stars from Napoli, Real Madrid dress up for Halloween October 31, 2025
    • Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death October 31, 2025
    • Scream 7 trailer reignites boycott after Melissa Barrera was ‘done dirty’ with exit October 31, 2025
    WTX News latest breaking news sports and travel
    Latest News and analysis - Deciphering through the BS with exclusive News Briefings
    Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • EU News
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • News Briefing
    • Live News

    Company

    • About WTX News
    • Register
    • Advertising
    • Work with us
    • Contact
    • Community
    • GDPR Policy
    • Privacy

    Services

    • Fitness for free
    • Insta Talk
    • How to guides
    • Climate Change
    • In Review
    • Expose
    • NEWS SUMMARY
    • Money Saving Expert

    News delivered to your inbox

    Copyright WTX News 2025

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.