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06 May, 2021
Last week, on 29th April, the Domestic Abuse Bill received royal assent. The Domestic Abuse Bill will provide protection to millions of victims of domestic abuse and strengthen measures to tackle the perpetrators of domestic abuse. The government have worked closely with the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and domestic abuse charities to make key changes to the Bill. New measures introduced under the Act include:
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "This landmark act will transform the support we offer across society. This includes the support Government provides to victims to ensure they have the protection they rightly need, so that perpetrators of these abhorrent crimes are brought to justice."
Gill Carr, Family Partner "This has been a long awaited and backed by multiple frontline services and small organisations. The changes strengthen the legislation, they incorporate statutory duties on local authorities to provide assistance to victims and their children. The community based services from the local authority include therapy, advocacy and counselling in safe accommodation. This is welcome news given the relief available and vital support for victims which has been impacted upon by the covid-19 pandemic."
Sources: Domestic Abuse Bill Receives Royal Assent
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