Margaret Moran MP
Member of Parliament for Luton South
House of Commons
London, SW1A 0AA

Dear Colleagues

LAUNCH OF ONLINE CONSULTATION – MONDAY 21ST JANUARY 2008

As you may be aware the Home Affairs Select Committee are doing an enquiry which started on the 15th January 2008 on Domestic Violence, Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence which I have been asked to lead on.

As part of this enquiry we are undertaking a parallel Online Consultation which will be launched on Monday 21st January 2008 and run until the 29th February 2008.

The consultation is anonymous and the victims, witnesses or supporters will not be asked for personal information by which they could be identified. It is vital that as many people as possible go online across the UK so that we can understand exactly how to help those who have been abused. With the help of the internet we hope to hear the stories of people from all walks of life, who have been affected by domestic violence, forced marriage or honour based violence in any shape or form.

I am writing to ask for your help in raising awareness of the Enquiry amongst people or organisations who may have an interest in these important issues.

To access information on the eConsultation, Q&A and to retrieve a downloadable poster now go to www.equalitynetworks.org.uk. Or see the information on http://forums.parliament.uk/dvec (please note this site will go live at Midday on the 21st January 2008)

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Margaret Moran MP

I came across this on a forum along with a plea to spread the word and get knowledge of this consultation out as far as possible. So, here it is. If you can help, either by spreading the word or providing much needed information, then please do.

Thank you.