The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls (also known as Minister for Safeguarding) is a junior role in His Majesty's Government in the Home Office. The role has been held by Satvir Kaur since July 2026.
Responsibilities
The minister has the following responsibilities:
tackling violence against women and girls, including:
domestic abuse
FGM and forced marriage
child sexual abuse and exploitation
Disclosure and Barring Service
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
sexual violence
rape review
prostitution
stalking
hate crime
crime prevention
early youth intervention
victim support
victims elements of RASSO