Title

Princess Anne launches report into domestic violence

Genre

Press conference; Speech

TX Date

13 Jul 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:00:28

Description

Extract from a speech by Princess Anne at a press launch for a report calling for tougher action to protect victims of domestic violence. The report shows that one in every four violent crimes takes place in the home and over a hundred women are killed every year by their partners. The study criticises police for their approach to dealing with abuse victims but the Princess Royal says things are improving.

Contributors

Princess Anne

Keywords

Reports; Women; Domestic violence; Royalty; Princess Anne

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