The second reading was reschedule to take place on 20th June. For whatever reasons, that didn't take place. It's been reschedule again and now it's planned to take place on 11th July.

A bit of history behind the bill. Last year during International Men's Day, the Victims' Commissioner called on the government:

On International Men’s Day 2024, Baroness Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner has written to the Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) at the Home Office, urging the government to develop a strategy specifically for male victims of interpersonal violence.

This appeal comes as the government works towards its target of halving violence against women and girls within the next decade, with a new VAWG strategy expected in the Spring.  

There is currently no dedicated government strategy specifically addressing interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys.

Since 2022, the government currently categorizes interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys, including domestic abuse, sexual assault, and harassment, under the broader umbrella of ‘violence against women and girls.’ [#1]

That lead to Ben Obese-Jecty submitting a private members' bill and it being read on the 23rd April under the ten minute rule. That can be viewed here -- there's also a transcript here). If it's read on the 11th July, it should reach the committee stage by the end of July at the earliest.

Please, if you can help, you can pre-emptively contact your MP here. F