Ms Kate Mitchell:

Certain initiatives have been put in place but there are still huge challenges. Even if we take the example of protection orders, they will not necessarily apply in the respective jurisdiction. Brexit has created additional challenges with the withdrawal of particular EU agreements, which has made protecting survivors and victims more complicated. While efforts have been made, there are still huge challenges. We see that particularly in the context of third-country nationals. Where victims and survivors are trying to use the Border to perhaps flee a situation of domestic violence, that creates additional barriers in terms of access to supports. There are significant challenges that need to be addressed but are currently not being addressed.