DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM: WOMEN POLITICIANS’ INVOLVEMENT IN THE ISSUE (2017-2021)

The article attempts to identify the role of UK women politicians in resolving the issue of domestic violence in the period from 2017 to 2021. The author touches upon the evolution of the system of state regulation of the issue of domestic violence, and the influence of women on the development of some laws. In addition, the author touches upon the forms of assistance from the deputies from the House of Commons, which are not only based on the development and support of draft laws, but also not related to politics. On the basis of statistics, reports, speeches and bills, the relevance of the problem of domestic violence in the UK is demonstrated, as well as the system for its solution. With their help, the author tries to reveal the role of women politicians in participating in the solution of the stated issue.