UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2444
Domestic Abuse Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to protect people suffering from domestic abuse (violence or control by a partner or family member) by creating new laws and support services. It sets out what counts as domestic abuse, gives victims better legal rights, and requires councils and police to work together to help people escape abusive situations.
Presented by Sajid Javid
supported by Priti Patel.
supported by Priti Patel.
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Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' vote537 MPs
39% Ayes · 20761% Noes · 330
The democratic gap
28% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading16 Jul 2019
- 2nd reading2 Oct 2019
- Committee stage29 Oct 2019