UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2709
Domestic Abuse Act 2021
[As Introduced]
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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.
Presented by Priti Patel
supported by Baroness Williams of Trafford.
supported by Baroness Williams of Trafford.
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The people's count16 votes
100% Aye · 160% No · 0
MPs' vote578 MPs
61% Ayes · 35139% Noes · 227
The democratic gap
39% , a wide gap
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