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Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2019-21

Last updated: 5 May 2021 at 15:21

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Long title

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 proceedings in certain circumstances; to make provision about certain violent or sexual offences, and offences involving other abusive behaviour, committed outside the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring departments

Home Office
Priti Patel
Conservative, Witham
Home Office
Baroness Williams of Trafford
Conservative, Life peer

Current version of the Bill

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)
29 April 2021

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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