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Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance

The Home Office is implementing statutory guidance under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and conducting post-legislative scrutiny to assess effectiveness and identify necessary reforms. Related bills address safe leave provisions, pet protection, and aggravated offences for domestic abuse perpetrators. Current activity includes post-legislative scrutiny and development of a cross-government violence against women and girls strategy.


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2026

11 events

2025

9 events

2024

33 events
27 Nov 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order launch

UIN: HLWS251 My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls (Jess Phillips) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Victims ...

2023

38 events
4 Jul 2023 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care Home Office linked

Safe care at home review

Joint review led by the Home Office and DHSC into the protections and support for adults abused, or at risk of abuse, in their own home by people providing their care.

16 Jun 2023 | Bill stage linked

Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

Third Reading 10:18:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Viscount Younger of Leckie) (Con): My Lords, before we commence proceedings on the Bill, I am obliged to make a statement on legislative consent in relation to …

22 May 2023 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked

On 19 December 2018, the UK government stated that the Civil Justice Council had agreed to consider the issues raised by this recommendation. In February 2020, the Civil Justice Council published its — outcome published

On 19 December 2018, the UK government stated that the Civil Justice Council had agreed to consider the issues raised by this recommendation. In February 2020, the Civil Justice Council published its report on vulnerable witnesses and parties within civil …

2022

31 events
31 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Home Office linked

Supporting male victims

Position statement on male victims of crimes considered in the cross-government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan.

31 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Home Office linked

Supporting male victims

Position statement on male victims of crimes considered in the cross-government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan.

17 May 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Ratification of the Istanbul Convention

UIN: HCWS34 Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a Government priority and these crimes have no place in our society. Last July, we published our new cross-Government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy to help ensure that …

17 May 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Ratification of the Istanbul Convention

UIN: HLWS33 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a Government priority and these crimes have no place …

30 Mar 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan

UIN: HCWS743 Today, I am pleased to announce we are publishing the new cross-Government Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. The Plan sets out the Government’s vision to drive down domestic abuse and domestic homicide cases. And ensure that those who experience …

30 Mar 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan

UIN: HLWS723 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today, I am pleased to announce we are publishing the new cross-Government Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. The …

2021

42 events
1 Nov 2021 | Announcement Home Office linked

Framework Document for the Domestic Abuse Commissioner

UIN: HLWS349 My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Safeguarding (Rachel Maclean) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Tackling domestic abuse remains a key priority for this Government. Our landmark Domestic Abuse Act recei...

29 Apr 2021 | Royal Assent Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 — Royal Assent

To make provision in relation to domestic abuse; to make provision for and in connection with the establishment of a Domestic Abuse Commissioner; to prohibit cross-examination in person in family proc Originated in the Commons.

27 Apr 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Commons Amendments and Reason 13:47:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 9B, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 9C, 9D and 9E in lieu. 9C …

26 Apr 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Consideration of Lords message Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendment 41B. If any Lords amendment engaging financial privilege is agreed to, I will …

21 Apr 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Commons Reasons and Amendments 13:52:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford: That this House do not insist on its Amendments 1, 2 and 3, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reasons 1A, 2A and 3A. 1A: …

15 Apr 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with amendments and reasons. The Commons amendments and reasons were ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 191) House adjourned at 7.19 pm.

15 Apr 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendments 41 and 43. If the Lords amendments that engage financial privilege are agreed …

14 Apr 2021 | Announcement Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

UIN: HCWS918 This Thursday – 15 April – the House of Commons will consider the Lords amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill available here. As we are approaching the end of the session and further consideration of this Bill is …

24 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Third Reading 14:01:00 Clause 85: Monitoring of serial and serious harm domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 85, page 72, line 3, leave out “this Act” and insert “the Domestic …

17 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Report (4th Day) 15:15:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Speaker (Lord McNicol of West Kilbride) (Lab): As it was not possible to proceed with a Division on this Bill on Monday, I …

15 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Report (3rd Day) 14:31:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 66B Moved by 66B: After Clause 71, insert the following new Clause— “Criterion that may not be used in deciding what classes of persons …

15 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Report (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:30:00 The Deputy Speaker (Lord McNicol of West Kilbride) (Lab): My Lords, we now come to the group consisting of Amendment 75. Anyone wishing to press this amendment to a Division must make that clear in …

10 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Report (2nd Day) 13:30:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Speaker (Lord Duncan of Springbank) (Con): My Lords, I will call Members to speak in the order listed. Short questions of elucidation after …

8 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Report (1st Day) 14:32:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 1: Definition of “domestic abuse” Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 2, line 3, at end insert— “(f) unreasonable prevention or threat …

3 Mar 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 13:10:00 Moved by The Earl of Courtown: That the Bill be considered on Report in the following order: Clauses 1 to 38, Schedule 1, Clauses 39 to 68, Schedule 2, Clauses 69 to 80, Title. The …

10 Feb 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Committee (6th Day) 13:32:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 163 Moved by 163: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause— “Transfer of joint tenancies and survivors of domestic abuse (1) This section …

8 Feb 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Committee (5th Day) 14:46:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Debate on Amendment 141 resumed. Baroness Jolly (LD) [V]: My Lords, I am delighted that my noble friend Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames tabled this amendment …

3 Feb 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Committee (4th Day) 13:46:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 62: Special measures in civil proceedings: victims of specified offences Amendment 109 Moved by 109: Clause 62, page 39, line 18, leave out from …

1 Feb 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Committee (3rd Day) 14:47:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 17: Disclosure of information Amendment 55 Moved by 55: Clause 17, page 11, line 29, at end insert— “(aa) the disclosure of any immigration …

27 Jan 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Committee (2nd Day) 13:31:00 Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 7: General functions of Commissioner Debate on Amendment 21 resumed. Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP): My Lords, when she introduced Amendment 21, the noble …

25 Jan 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Committee (1st Day) Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee 14:47:00 Clause 1: Definition of “domestic abuse” Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— “(a) B …

20 Jan 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 13:27:00 Moved by Baroness Scott of Bybrook: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Domestic Abuse Bill has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following …

5 Jan 2021 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Second Reading 14:16:00 Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford: Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) (Con): My Lords, I am pleased to be moving the …

5 Jan 2021 | Lords stages Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 — Lords stages

To make provision in relation to domestic abuse; to make provision for and in connection with the establishment of a Domestic Abuse Commissioner; to prohibit cross-examination in person in family proc Originated in the Commons.

2020

11 events
6 Jul 2020 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee 16:42:00 New Clause 15 Children as victims of domestic abuse ‘(1) This section applies where behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is domestic abuse. (2) Any reference …

28 Apr 2020 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

[Relevant documents: Second Report of the Home Affairs Committee, Home Office preparedness for Covid-19: domestic abuse and risks of harm within the home, HC321 ; First Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Domestic Abuse Bill of Session 2017-19, …

28 Apr 2020 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill (Money)

Queen’s recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Domestic Abuse Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of: …

9 Mar 2020 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

Question 14:46:00 Asked by Baroness Sanderson of Welton: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what funding has been allocated for a public information campaign to accompany the Domestic Abuse Bill. The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) (Con): …

3 Mar 2020 | Announcement Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

UIN: HCWS144 I am pleased to announce that today the Government will be re-introducing the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Commons. This landmark Bill will help better protect and support the victims of domestic abuse and their children …

2019

7 events
2 Oct 2019 | Bill stage Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill

[Relevant Documents: First Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Domestic Abuse Bill, Draft Domestic Abuse Bill, HC 2075, and the Government Response, CP 137 ; n inth Report of the Home Affairs Committee, Domestic Abuse, HC 1015, and …

16 Jul 2019 | Bill introduced Home Office linked

Domestic Abuse Bill — First reading

A Bill To make provision in relation to domestic abuse; to make provision for and in connection with the establishment of a Domestic Abuse Commissioner; to prohibit cross-examination in person in fami

21 Jan 2019 | Consultation outcome Home Office Ministry of Justice linked

Domestic Abuse Bill consultation — outcome published

The consultation sets out the government’s approach to dealing with domestic abuse. It seeks to address it at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation.

2018

3 events
31 May 2018 | Consultation outcome Home Office Ministry of Justice linked

Domestic Abuse Bill consultation — consultation closed

The consultation sets out the government’s approach to dealing with domestic abuse. It seeks to address it at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation.

8 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Home Office Ministry of Justice linked

Domestic Abuse Bill consultation — consultation opened

The consultation sets out the government’s approach to dealing with domestic abuse. It seeks to address it at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation.

2017

5 events

2016

2 events
1 Apr 2016 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Consultation on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) for frontline professionals in England and Wales.

2015

4 events
30 Sep 2015 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Consultation on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) for frontline professionals in England and Wales.

22 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked

Consultation on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory multi-agency practice guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) for frontline professionals in England and Wales.

2012

4 events

2011

16 events