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Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Summary
This Act strengthens the law against domestic abuse by making it easier to prosecute abusers and protect victims. It recognises different types of abuse (not just physical), provides funding for safe homes, and requires agencies like police and councils to work together to support people experiencing abuse at home.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger protections for people experiencing domestic abuse. It provides better legal tools to stop abusers, creates safe accommodation for victims, and ensures the police and courts take domestic abuse seriously.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry about the cost of providing safe housing and support services. Others are concerned that broad definitions of 'abuse' might catch minor arguments, or that implementing new rules could place extra burden on already stretched police and court systems.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
100% Support · 10% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading3 Mar 2020
- 2nd reading28 Apr 2020
- Committee stage4 Jun 2020
- Report stage6 Jul 2020
- 3rd reading6 Jul 2020
Lords
- 1st reading7 Jul 2020
- 2nd reading5 Jan 2021
- Committee stage25 Jan 2021
- Report stage8 Mar 2021
- 3rd reading24 Mar 2021
Royal Assent29 Apr 2021
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