Policy paper

Domestic Abuse Act 2021: post-legislative scrutiny

This assessment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has been prepared for submission to the Home Affairs Committee and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 29 April 2026

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Post-legislative scrutiny of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (accessible)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6449-3, E03597634 04/26, CP 1575

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Post-legislative scrutiny of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (accessible PDF)

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Post-legislative scrutiny of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

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This memorandum provides an assessment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 since it received royal assent on 29 April 2021, including its implementation and impact. It has been prepared by the Home Office for submission to the Home Affairs Committee and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee.

Published 29 April 2026