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Guidance on the creation and coming into force of section 70 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021: strangulation and suffocation.
These factsheets provide more information about each of the provisions in the bill.
Statutory guidance supporting the understanding of the definitions of 'domestic abuse' and 'personally connected' as set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Government response to the domestic abuse consultation and draft Domestic Abuse Bill.
Guide for local areas on the change to the definition of domestic violence and abuse.
Controlling ex-partners who lash out at the end of their relationship will face longer than ever behind bars under new government plans to tackle domestic homicide.
The government has launched a consultation to ensure domestic homicide reviews reflect the full range of domestic-abuse related deaths, including suicide.
New interactive tool launched today (20 December 2023) to help businesses and charities spot and tackle domestic economic abuse.
Support for all victims of domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse and information on emergency safe spaces and signals.
Information and guidance for those affected by or dealing with cases of domestic abuse in the armed forces community.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
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