Wednesday, September 1, 2004
The Sun
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| Shocked ... Jacqui Smith |
DOMESTIC violence sets society back £23billion a year,
shocking new figures showed yesterday.
The massive bill includes health care for battered victims,
rehousing and legal expenses.
On top of those are social services, lost economic output and
hidden pain and suffering.
Professor Sylvia Walby of the University of Leeds, who was
commissioned by the Government to study the problem, believes the cost could be
even HIGHER.
Deputy Women's Minister Jacqui Smith said: "We can no
longer allow this abuse to continue."