Dear @BaronessGale
1/5 We're approaching you to ask for your support in the House of Lords when the #DomesticAbuseBill has its second reading.
Right now, #domesticabuse survivors can be named in the press, which puts them at heightened risk of actual harm >

2/5 as well as having a detrimental impact on their recovery from the abuse and violating their privacy.
These factors currently stop women from coming forward and reporting their abuse. Here is a quote from a domestic abuse survivor who has been impacted by this >

3 / 5 “Not only did the journalist “out” me as a victim when I wanted to keep the ordeal to myself, but I was blackmailed into supplying an image for the story which made me feel violated. All the anxiety that my stalker caused me came flooding back: the only difference was >

4/5 ...that this journalist was able to do that legally. Imagine having to recover from the ordeal of being stalked and harassed and then having your work details as well as your address published publicly? This has to stop!” >

5/5 Do you support this proposed change to the law and would you be able to support it at the House of Lords second reading of the #DABill? If so, please let us know the best way of contacting you. Thank you so much.