UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0704
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012
[As Introduced]
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This Act strengthens the law on domestic violence by making it easier to protect victims through court orders and tougher punishments. It updates the rules so police and courts can respond more quickly to protect people being abused by partners or family members.
Presented by Sir Paul Beresford
supported by Lord Laming.
supported by Lord Laming.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading30 Jun 2010
- 2nd reading18 Mar 2011
- Committee stage22 Jun 2011
- Report stage21 Oct 2011
- 3rd reading21 Oct 2011
Lords
- 1st reading21 Oct 2011
- 2nd reading27 Jan 2012
- 3rd reading29 Feb 2012
Royal Assent8 Mar 2012