We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Information relating to the introduction of the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Commons on 3 March 2020.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in the United Arab Emirates.
Information and guidance for those affected by or dealing with cases of domestic abuse in the armed forces community.
Use these letters to ask for documents from the police, courts and other agencies to help you get legal aid.
Guidance for applicants and registered providers of childcare on domestic premises.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in Jordan.
Adapt this sample letter to confirm that a victim of domestic violence has stayed in your refuge for more than 24 hours.
Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Use this sample letter to get evidence that you've been abused by a partner, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Information for British nationals affected by domestic or gender violence in Colombia.
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic violence support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Domestic abuse or violence is a crime and should be reported to the police - call 999 if it's an emergency or you're in immediate danger
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
An overview of outcomes across England of the second year’s delivery of the provision of support for victims of domestic abuse and their children in safe accommodation duties.
Use this letter to get evidence of any illness, physical or mental harm caused by domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Adapt this sample letter to respond to requests for information about completing domestic violence assessments.
This information is to help British nationals in Norway make informed decisions if they have been a victim of domestic abuse.
Guide for local areas on the change to the definition of domestic violence and abuse.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.