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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2444

Domestic Abuse Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to protect people suffering from domestic abuse (violence or control by a partner or family member) by creating new laws and support services. It sets out what counts as domestic abuse, gives victims better legal rights, and requires councils and police to work together to help people escape abusive situations.

Presented by Sajid Javid
supported by Priti Patel.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote537 MPs
39% Ayes · 20761% Noes · 330
The democratic gap

61% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading16 Jul 2019
  • 2nd reading2 Oct 2019
  • Committee stage29 Oct 2019