Domestic Abuse Act 2021

May 4, 2021

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Definition of “domestic abuse”</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Definition of “domestic abuse”</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This se

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Definition of “domestic abuse”</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section defines “<term refersTo="#term-domestic-abuse" eId="term-domestic-abuse">domestic abus

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section defines “<term refersTo="#term-domestic-abuse" eId="term-domestic-abuse">domestic abuse</term>” for the purposes of this Act.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is “domestic abuse” if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>A and B are each aged 16 or o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>A and B are each aged 16 or over and are personally connected to each other, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the behaviour is abusive.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Behaviour is “abusive” if it consists of any of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>physical or sexual abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>physical or sexual abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>violent or threatening behaviour;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>controlling or coercive behaviour;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>economic abuse (see subsection (4));</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>psychological, emotional or other abuse;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-economic-abuse" eId="term-economic-abuse">Economic abuse</term>” means any behaviour that has a substantial adverse effect on B's ability to—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>acquire, use or maintain money or other property, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>obtain goods or services.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content>For the purposes of this Act A's behaviour may be behaviour “towards” B despite the fact that it consists of conduct directed at another person (for example, B's child).</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content>References in this Act to being abusive towards another person are to be read in accordance with this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content>For the meaning of “personally connected”, see section 2.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Definition of “personally connected”</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Act, two people are “personally connected” to each other if any of the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Act, two people are “personally connected” to each other if any of the following applies—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>they are, or have been, married to each other;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>they are, or have been, civil partners of each other;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>they have agreed to marry one another (whether or not the agreement has been terminated);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>they have entered into a civil partnership agreement (whether or not the agreement has been terminated);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>they are, or have been, in an intimate personal relationship with each other;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>they each have, or there has been a time when they each have had, a parental relationship in relation to the same child (see subsection (2));</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content>they are relatives.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (1)(f) a person has a parental relationship in relation to a child if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the perso

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is a parent of the child, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person has parental responsibility for the child.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-child" eId="term-child">child</term>” means a person under the age of 18 years;</content></h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>a district council for an area for which there is a county council;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><mod>In section 65A of the Police and

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 15 to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><mod>In section 98 of the Criminal

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>proceedings in the family court (other than proceedings under or by virtue of this Part), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><noteRef href="#key-cf42e21c2ec5f0091ad0e5d2e911b727" uk:name="commenta

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>If the court has reason to suspect that a medical report will be required, the power to remand a person

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>The court may, when remanding a person on bail in accordance with this Schedule, require the person to comply, before release on bail or later, with any requireme

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-period" eId="term-the-relevant-period">the relevant period</term>” means the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force (but s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro>In Article 76 of the Sexual Offences (N

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraphs (1)(b) and (2)(c), for “Article” substitute “paragraph”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in paragraph (3)(c), for “Article” substitute “paragraph”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in paragraph (10), for “this Article applies” substitute “paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) apply”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (10) insert—<quoted

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-e"><num>(e)</num><content>in paragraphs (11) and (12), after “paragraph (10)” insert “or (10A)”.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Children as victims of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is domesti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is domestic abuse.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Any reference in this Act to a victim of domestic abuse includes a reference to a child who—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sees or hears, or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sees or hears, or experiences the effects of, the abuse, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is related to A or B.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A child is related to a person for the purposes of subsection (2) if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is a parent of, or has parenta

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is a parent of, or has parental responsibility for, the child, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the child and the person are relatives.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-child" eId="term-child">child</term>” means a person under the age of 18 years;</content></h

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-hmic-report" eId="term-the-hmic-report">the HMIC Report</term>” means the report on Liberty and Southall Black Sisters' super-complaint on policing and immigration status pub

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>The Domestic Abuse Commissioner</heading><hcontainer name="crosshe

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-domestic-abuse-commissioner"><heading>Domestic Abuse Commissioner</heading><section eId="section

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Appointment of Commissioner</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must appoint a person as the Domestic Abuse Commissioner (“<term refersTo="#term-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must appoint a person as the Domestic Abuse Commissioner (“<term refersTo="#term-the-commissioner" eId="term-the-commissioner">the Commissioner</term>”).</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Commissioner is to hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Commissioner's appointment.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Commissioner is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Funding</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may make payments to the Commissioner out of money provided by Parliament for the purpose of enabling

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may make payments to the Commissioner out of money provided by Parliament for the purpose of enabling the Commissioner to meet expenditure incurred in the exercise

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Payments are to be made at such times, and subject to any such conditions, as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of the Commissioner—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remuneratio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>remuneration;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>allowances;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>sums by way of or in respect of pensions.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Staff etc</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must provide the Commissioner with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must provide the Commissioner with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such staff, and</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>such staff, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such accommodation, equipment and other facilities,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Before providing any staff, the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Commissioner, and</content></level><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consult the Commissioner, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>obtain the Commissioner's approval as to the persons to be provided as staff.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner before providing any accommodation, equipment or other facilities.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-functions-of-commissioner"><heading>Functions of Commissioner</heading><section eId="section-7">

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>General functions of Commissioner</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Commissioner must encourage good practice in—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Commissioner must encourage good practice in—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the prevention of domestic abuse;</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the prevention of domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of offences involving domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>the identification of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>people who carry out domestic abuse;</content></level><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>people who carry out domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>victims of domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-7-1-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>children affected by domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the provision of protection and support to people affected by domestic abuse.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The things that the Commissioner may do in pursuance of the general duty under subsection (1) include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assessin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assessing, monitoring, and publishing information about, the provision of services to people affected by domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>making recommendations to any public authority about the exercise of its functions;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>undertaking or supporting (financially or otherwise) the carrying out of research;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>providing information, education or training;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>taking other steps to increase public awareness of domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>consulting public authorities, voluntary organisations and other persons;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>co-operating with, or working jointly with, public authorities, voluntary organisations and other persons, whether in England and Wales or outside the United Kingdom.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subject to subsection (4), the Commissioner may not do anything in pursuance of the general duty under subsection (1) that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>relates to a devolved Welsh authority, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise relates to Welsh devolved matters.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsection (3) does not prevent the Commissioner from—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>doing anything falling within subsection (2)(c), (d) or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>doing anything falling within subsection (2)(c), (d) or (e), to the extent that the thing done does not relate to Welsh devolved matters;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>doing anything falling within subsection (2)(f) or (g);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>disclosing information to a devolved Welsh authority, or information which relates to Welsh devolved matters, under section 18.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section something relates to Welsh devolved matters so far as it relates to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any matte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any matter provision about which would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>(so far as it is not within paragraph (a)), any matter functions with respect to which are exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales, the Counsel General

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-welsh-authority" eId="term-devolved-welsh-authority">devolved Welsh authority</term>” h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a county council or district council in England,</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The court may remand P in custody or on bail.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>Where under paragraph 2(3)(b) the court fixes the amount in which the principal and the sureties, if any, are to be bound, the recognizance may afterwards be take

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><mod>In Schedule 2A to the Housing Ac

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><mod>In section 6A of the Domestic Vi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><mod>In Schedule 4 to the Modern Sl

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where P is remanded on bail, the court may direct that P's recognizance be conditioned for P's appearance

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The court may not remand P for a period exceeding eight clear days unless—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Reports</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may report to the Secretary of State on any matter relating to domestic abuse.</content></subsection><s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may report to the Secretary of State on any matter relating to domestic abuse.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Commissioner must publish every report made under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Before publishing a report under this section, the Commissioner must send a draft of the report to the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may direct the Commissioner to omit material from any report under this section before publication if the Secretary of State thinks the publication of that material—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>might jeopardise the safety of any person, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>might prejudice the investigation or prosecution of an offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner before making any direction under subsection (4).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Commissioner must arrange for a copy of any report published under this section to be laid before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Advice and assistance</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may provide the Secretary of State with any advice or assistance that the Secretary of State

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may provide the Secretary of State with any advice or assistance that the Secretary of State may request.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Commissioner may, at the request of any other person, provide the person with advice or assistance relating to the exercise of any of the person's functions, or the carrying out of an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Commissioner may charge a person for providing the person with advice or assistance under subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Commissioner must publish any advice given to a person under subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before publishing any advice given under this section, the Commissioner must send a draft of what is proposed to be published to the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may direct the Commissioner to omit anything contained in the advice before publication if the Secretary of State thinks the publication of that material—</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>might jeopardise the safety of any person, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>might prejudice the investigation or prosecution of an offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner before making any direction under subsection (6).</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Incidental powers</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may do anything which the Commissioner considers will facilitate, or is incidental or conduciv

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may do anything which the Commissioner considers will facilitate, or is incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of the Commissioner's functions.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content>But the Commissioner may not borrow money.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-framework-document"><heading>Framework document</heading><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Framework document</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue a document (a “framework document”) that deals with matters relating to the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue a document (a “framework document”) that deals with matters relating to the Commissioner.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The matters that may be dealt with by a framework document include (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>matters relating to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>matters relating to governance, funding and staffing;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>matters relating to the exercise of functions of the Commissioner;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>matters relating to scrutiny of the Commissioner's activities by Parliament or by Senedd Cymru.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Commissioner must have regard to the framework document when exercising any of the Commissioner's functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State must have regard to the framework document when exercising any functions in relation to the Commissioner.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the framework document under review, and</content></level><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the framework document under review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may issue a revised framework document.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must consult the Commissioner in preparing or revising a framework document, and<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must consult the Commissioner in preparing or revising a framework document, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may not issue a framework document without the agreement of the Commissioner.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers before issuing—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first framework document under th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the first framework document under this section, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other framework document which is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, significantly different from the framework document it replaces.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for any framework document issued under this section to be published in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for any framework document issued under this section to be published in the manner which the Secretary of State considers appropriate,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>send a copy of the framework document to the Welsh Ministers, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>lay a copy of the framework document before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Welsh Ministers must lay before Senedd Cymru a copy of any framework document sent to them under subsection (8)(b).</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-advisory-board"><heading>Advisory Board</heading><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Advisory Board</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner must establish an Advisory Board (“<term refersTo="#term-the-board" eId="term-the-board">the Boar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner must establish an Advisory Board (“<term refersTo="#term-the-board" eId="term-the-board">the Board</term>”) for the purposes of providing advice to the Commissioner abou

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Board is to consist of not fewer than six and not more than ten members appointed by the Commissioner.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Each member of the Board is to hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms and conditions of the member's appointment.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The members of the Board must include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to represent the int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to represent the interests of victims of domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to represent the interests of charities and other voluntary organisations that work with victims of domestic abuse in England

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to represent the interests of persons who provide, or have functions relating to, health care services in England;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to represent the interests of persons who provide, or have functions relating to, social care services in England;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to represent the interests of persons with functions relating to policing or criminal justice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the Commissioner to have academic expertise in relation to domestic abuse.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Commissioner may pay such remuneration or allowances to members of the Board as the Commissioner may determine.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-health-care-services" eId="term-health-care-services">health care services</term>” means servic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>the Ministry of Defence Police.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"> Section 40</authorialNote></num><heading>Further provision about remand u

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-postponement-of-taking-of-recognizance"><heading>Postponement of taking of recognizance</hea

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-requirements-imposed-on-remand-on-bail"><heading>Requirements imposed on remand on bail</hea

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"> Section 70</a

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-housing-act-1985"><heading>Housing A

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-crime-and-disorder-act-1998"><heading><

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-sexual-offences-act-2003"><heading>S

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-domestic-violence-crime-and-victims-act

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-children-act-2004"><heading>Children

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-criminal-justice-and-immigration-act-20

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-modern-slavery-act-2015"><heading>Mo

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-sentencing-act-2020"><heading>Senten

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"> Section 74</a

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-3-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>England and Wales</heading><hcontainer name="crossheadi

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-protection-from-harassment-act-1

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-sexual-offences-act-2003"><headi

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-serious-crime-act-2015"><heading

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-3-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Scotland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:N

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-2-crossheading-criminal-procedure-scotland-act-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-2-crossheading-sexual-offences-scotland-act-200

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-2-crossheading-criminal-justice-and-licensing-s

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-3-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Northern Ireland</heading><hcontainer name="crossheadin

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-accommodation-based-support" eId="term-accommodation-based-support">accommodation-based support</term>” means support, in relation to domestic abuse, provided to victims of domes

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The county court may make a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”) in any relevant proceedings to which both P and the person for whose protection the order would be made

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In subsection (7) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-proceedings" eId="term-relevant-proceedings">relevant proceedings</term>” means proceedings of a description specified in regulations m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content>the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority;</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-strategic-plans-and-annual-reports"><heading>Strategic plans and annual reports</heading><sectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Strategic plans</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Commissioner's appointment, prepare and publis

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Commissioner's appointment, prepare and publish a strategic plan.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A strategic plan is a plan setting out how the Commissioner proposes to exercise the Commissioner's functions in the period to which the plan relates, which must be not less than one yea

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A strategic plan must in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the Commissioner's objectives and priorities for the period to whi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the Commissioner's objectives and priorities for the period to which the plan relates;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state any matters on which the Commissioner proposes to report under section 8 during that period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>state any other activities the Commissioner proposes to undertake during that period in the exercise of the Commissioner's functions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Commissioner must, before the end of the period to which a strategic plan relates (“<term refersTo="#term-the-current-period" eId="term-the-current-period">the current period</term>”)—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare a strategic plan for a period immediately following the current period, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish that plan.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>At any time during the period to which a strategic plan relates, the Commissioner—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may revise the strategic p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may revise the strategic plan, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>must publish any revised plan.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In preparing or revising a strategic plan, the Commissioner must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State,</conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Advisory Board established under section 12, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Commissioner considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Commissioner must arrange for a copy of any plan (or revised plan) published under this section to be laid before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Annual reports</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, the Commissioner must submit to the Secret

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, the Commissioner must submit to the Secretary of State an annual report on the exercise of the Commissioner's func

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The annual report must include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an assessment of the extent to which the Commissioner's objectives and priori

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an assessment of the extent to which the Commissioner's objectives and priorities have been met in that year;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a statement of the matters on which the Commissioner has reported under section 8 during the year;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a statement of the other activities the Commissioner has undertaken during the year in the exercise of the Commissioner's functions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Commissioner must arrange for a copy of every annual report under this section to be laid before Parliament (but see subsection (4)).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may direct the Commissioner to omit material from any report under this section before it is laid before Parliament if the Secretary of State thinks the publication

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>might jeopardise the safety of any person, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>might prejudice the investigation or prosecution of an offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner before making any direction under subsection (4).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period beginning with the day on which the first Domestic Abuse Commissioner takes office and ending with the following 31 March, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each successive period of 12 months.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-duties-of-public-authorities-in-relation-to

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Duty to co-operate with Commissioner</heading><subsection eId="section

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may request a specified public authority to co-operate with the Commissioner in any way that the Commissioner considers necessary for the purposes of the Commissioner's

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A specified public authority must, so far as reasonably practicable, comply with a request made to it under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-specified-public-author

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a chief officer of police of a police force maintained for a police area in England and Wales;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a local policing body;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the British Transport Police Authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the Ministry of Defence Police;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content>an immigration officer or other official of the Secretary of State exercising functions in relation to immigration or asylum;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content>the Crown Prosecution Service;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content>the Parole Board;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the Criminal Cases Review Commission;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content>an English local authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content>an NHS body in England;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content>Her Majesty's Inspectors of Constabulary;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content>Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content>Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-o"><num>(o)</num><content>a body approved as an independent inspectorate under section 106 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (inspection of registered independent educational institutions);</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content>the Care Quality Commission;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-q"><num><noteRef href="#key-cf75409463ab820e2a1ff423da036ee9" uk:name="commenta

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-15-3-r"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7b5324aa7ddccb5da92bac7ba5801d6e-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add a public authority as a specified

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>add a public authority as a specified public authority for the purposes of this section;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>remove a public authority added by virtue of paragraph (a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>vary any description of a public authority.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before making regulations under subsection (4) the Secretary of State must consult the Commissioner.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (4) may not contain provision adding a devolved Welsh authority as a specified public authority for the purposes of this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-15-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><cont

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“serious harm” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>grievous bodily harm, within the meaning of section 18 of the 1861 Act,</content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content>an immigration officer or other official of the Secretary of State exercising functions in relation to immigration or asylum.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="P2group"><heading>Family proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The High Court or the family court may make a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”) in any family

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where a person (“P”) has been convicted of an offence, the court dealing with P for that offence may (as well as sentencing P or dealing with P in any other way) make a domestic abuse pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content>But subsection (3) does not apply where the Court of Appeal is dealing with a person for an offence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A court by or before which a person is acquitted of an offence may make a domestic abuse protection order against the person.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Where the Crown Court allows a person's appeal against a conviction for an offence, the Crown Court may make a domestic abuse protection order against the person.</content></subsecti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen, a British National (Overseas) or a British Overseas citizen,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to proceedings in a magistrates' court, magistrates' court rules;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content>the Council of the Isles of Scilly;</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-assessment" eId="term-assessment">assessment</term>” includes a consultation, whether in person or otherwise;</content></hcontainer>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><mod>In the Protection from Harassmen

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In the Criminal Justice and Lice

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Duty to respond to Commissioner's recommendations</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where the Commissioner publishes a report under section 8 co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where the Commissioner publishes a report under section 8 containing recommendations in relation to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any public authority that is a specified public authority for the purposes of section 15;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any government department in the charge of a Minister.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The relevant person must prepare comments on the report.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-person" eId="term-the-relevant-person">the relevant person</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the public authority, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Minister in charge of the government department,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The comments must include, in respect of each recommendation made in the report, an explanation of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the actio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the action which the relevant person has taken, or proposes to take, in response to the recommendation, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>why the relevant person has not taken, or does not propose to take, any action in response.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The relevant person must arrange for the comments to be published in such manner as the person considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The comments must be published before the end of the period of 56 days beginning with the day on which the report is published.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The relevant person must send a copy of anything published under subsection (5) to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Commissioner, and

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Commissioner, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the relevant person is a specified public authority for the purposes of section 15, the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Duty to send conclusions of domestic homicide review to Commissioner</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (establishment and conduct of domestic homicide reviews) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-disclosure-of-information"><heading>Disclosure of information</heading><section eId="section-18"

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Disclosure of information</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may disclose to a person any information received by the Commissioner in connection wi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may disclose to a person any information received by the Commissioner in connection with the Commissioner's functions if the disclosure is made for a purpose connected w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person may disclose any information to the Commissioner if the disclosure is made for the purposes of enabling or assisting the Commissioner to exercise any function.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A disclosure of information authorised by this section does not breach—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure in relation to that information, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>But nothing in this Part requires or authorises any of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the disclosure of any patient informati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the disclosure of any patient information (see subsection (5));</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the making of a disclosure which, although made in the exercise of a function under this Part, would contravene the data protection legislation (see subsection (6));</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the making of a disclosure which is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-patient-information" eId="term-patient-information">Patient information</term>” means information (however recorded) which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>relates to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the physical or mental health or condition of an individual,</content></level><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the physical or mental health or condition of an individual,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the diagnosis of an individual's condition, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-18-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>an individual's care or treatment,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>identifies the individual or enables the individual to be identified (either by itself or in combination with other information).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content>This section does not affect any power to disclose that exists apart from this section.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-miscellaneous-and-supplementary"><heading><

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Restriction on exercise of functions in individual cases</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may not exercise any function in relation to an individ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Commissioner may not exercise any function in relation to an individual case.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content>But subsection (1) does not prevent the Commissioner considering individual cases and drawing conclusions about them for the purpose of, or in the context of, considering a general issue

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Duty to report on domestic abuse services in England</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Commissioner must, before the end of the relevant period, prepare and publ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Commissioner must, before the end of the relevant period, prepare and publish a report under section 8 on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the need for domestic abuse services in England, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the provision of such services.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content>But subsection (1) does not require the Commissioner to report on the need for, or provision of, services provided to people who reside in relevant accommodation (within the meaning of s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (1)—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-abuse-services" eId="term-domestic-abuse-services">domestic abuse services</term>” m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State, with the agreement of the Commissioner, may by regulations extend the relevant period for a further period of up to 6 months.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The power conferred by subsection (4) may be exercised only once.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Amendments relating to Commissioner</heading><subsection eId="section-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (offices disqualifying for membership), at the appropriate place insert— <quotedText>“

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (other public bodies and offices: general), at the appropriate place insert— <quotedText>“ The Dom

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In section 37 of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (power

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Powers for dealing with domestic abuse</heading><hcontainer name="

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-domestic-abuse-protection-notices"><heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Power to give a domestic abuse protection notice</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A senior police officer may give a domestic abuse protection notice to a person

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A senior police officer may give a domestic abuse protection notice to a person (“P”) if conditions A and B are met.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection notice is a notice prohibiting P from being abusive towards a person aged 16 or over to whom P is personally connected.(Section 23 contains further pro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Condition A is that the senior police officer has reasonable grounds for believing that P has been abusive towards a person aged 16 or over to whom P is personally connected.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Condition B is that the senior police officer has reasonable grounds for believing that it is necessary to give the notice to protect that person from domestic abuse, or the risk of dome

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><content>It does not matter whether the abusive behaviour referred to in subsection (3) took place in England and Wales or elsewhere.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection notice may not be given to a person who is under the age of 18.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection notice has effect in all parts of the United Kingdom.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-senior-police-officer" eId="term-senior-police-officer">senior police officer</term>” means a memb

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>family proceedings within the meaning of Part 5 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>the maintenance of effective immigration control, or</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In the Serious Crime Act 2015, a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><mod>In the Protection from Harassmen

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“relevant police force” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a force maintained by a local policing body;</content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content>the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police;</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>This Schedule applies where a court has power to remand a person (“P”) under section 40.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>If the court is satisfied that a person (“P”) who has been remanded is unable by reason of illness or a

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><mod>In Schedule 5 to the Sexual Offe

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><mod>In section 58 of the Children Ac

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-1"><

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Provision that may be made by notices</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A domestic abuse protection notice may provide that the person to whom the notice is given (“

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A domestic abuse protection notice may provide that the person to whom the notice is given (“P”)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not contact the person for whose protection the notice is given;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may not come within a specified distance of any premises in England or Wales in which that person lives.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If P lives in premises in England or Wales in which the person for whose protection the notice is given also lives, the notice may also contain provision—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prohibiting P from evicting or excluding that person from the premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prohibiting P from entering the premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring P to leave the premises.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Matters to be considered before giving a notice</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before giving a domestic abuse protection notice to a person (“P”), a senior police

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before giving a domestic abuse protection notice to a person (“P”), a senior police officer must, among other things, consider the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the welfare of any person under the age of 18 whose interests the officer considers relevant to the giving of the notice (whether or not that person and P are personally conne

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the opinion of the person for whose protection the notice would be given as to the giving of the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any representations made by P about the giving of the notice;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in a case where the notice includes provision relating to premises lived in by the person for whose protection the notice would be given, the opinion of any relevant occupant

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1)(d) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-occupant" eId="term-relevant-occupant">relevant occupant</term>” means a person other than P or the person for whose protection the no

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who lives in the premises, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>who is personally connected to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-24-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the person for whose protection the notice would be given, or</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-24-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the person for whose protection the notice would be given, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-24-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if P also lives in the premises, P.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The officer must take reasonable steps to discover the opinions mentioned in subsection (1).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content>It is not necessary for the person for whose protection a domestic abuse protection notice is given to consent to the giving of the notice.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Further requirements in relation to notices</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection notice must be in writing.</content></subsection><sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection notice must be in writing.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A domestic abuse protection notice given to a person (“P”) must state—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the grounds on which it has been given

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the grounds on which it has been given,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that a constable may arrest P without warrant if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that P is in breach of the notice,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>that an application for a domestic abuse protection order under section 28 will be heard by a magistrates' court within 48 hours of the time of giving the notice (disregarding

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>that the notice continues in effect until that application has been determined or withdrawn, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the provision that a magistrates' court may include in a domestic abuse protection order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The notice must be served on P personally by a constable.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content>On serving the notice on P, the constable must ask P for an address at which P may be given the notice of the hearing of the application for the domestic abuse protection order.</con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Subsection (6) applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a senior police officer gives a domestic abuse protection notice to a person (“

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a senior police officer gives a domestic abuse protection notice to a person (“P”) who the officer believes is a person subject to service law in accordance with sections 367

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the notice includes provision by virtue of section 23(2) prohibiting P from entering premises, or requiring P to leave premises, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the officer believes that the premises are relevant service accommodation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The officer must make reasonable efforts to inform P's commanding officer of the giving of the notice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-commanding-officer" eId="term-commanding-officer">commanding officer</term>” has the meaning gi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Breach of notice</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>If a constable has reasonable grounds for believing that a person is in breach of a domestic abuse protection notice, the constable may arrest the person without warrant.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A person arrested by virtue of subsection (1) must be held in custody and brought before the appropriate magistrates' court—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>before the end of the period of 24 hours beginning with the time of the arrest, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if earlier, at the hearing of the application for a domestic abuse protection order against the person (see section 28(3)).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In subsection (2) “the appropriate magistrates' court” means the magistrates' court which is to hear the application mentioned in subsection (2)(b).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In calculating when the period of 24 hours mentioned in subsection (2)(a) ends, the following days are to be disregarded—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any Sunday,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Christmas Day,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Good Friday, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If the person is brought before the court as mentioned in subsection (2)(a), the court may remand the person.(For power to remand a person brought before the court as mentioned in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In the application of section 128(6) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 to remand under subsection (5) above, the reference to the “<term refersTo="#term-other-party" eId="term-other-p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The court may, when remanding the person on bail, require the person to comply, before release on bail or later, with any requirements that appear to the court to be necessary to secure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-26-8"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-62282db3763921122f935391ae086cdf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any reference in section 57C of that Act to being in police detention in connection with an offence were a reference to being held in custody under subsection (2) above, and</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subsections (4), (10) and (11) of that section were omitted.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-26-9"><num>(9)</num><content><mod>In section 17(1) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Meaning of “domestic abuse protection order”</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part a “domestic abuse protection order” is an order which, for the purpose

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part a “domestic abuse protection order” is an order which, for the purpose of preventing a person (“P”) from being abusive towards a person aged 16 or over to whom P is personall

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prohibits P from doing things described in the order, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>requires P to do things described in the order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A domestic abuse protection order may be made—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on application (see section 28), or</content></level><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on application (see section 28), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the course of certain proceedings (see section 31).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Section 32 sets out the conditions for making a domestic abuse protection order.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Domestic abuse protection orders on application</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may make a domestic abuse protection order under this section against a p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may make a domestic abuse protection order under this section against a person (“P”) on an application made to it in accordance with this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An application for an order under this section may be made by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order is s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order is sought;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the appropriate chief officer of police (see subsection (4));</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a person specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any other person with the leave of the court to which the application is to be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where P is given a domestic abuse protection notice by a member of a relevant police force under section 22, the chief officer of police in relation to that force must apply for a domest

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The appropriate chief officer of police is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a case where subsection (3) applies, the chief officer of poli

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in a case where subsection (3) applies, the chief officer of police referred to in that subsection;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in any other case, any of the following—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-28-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for any police area in which P resides;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the chief officer of police of any other force maintained for a police area who believes that P is in that police area or is intending to come to it;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-4-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><content>An application for an order under this section must be made to the family court, except where subsection (6) or (7) applies.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An application made by a chief officer of police for an order under this section must be made by complaint to a magistrates' court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In a case where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P, and the person for whose protection the order is sought, are parties to any family or civ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P, and the person for whose protection the order is sought, are parties to any family or civil proceedings, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the court would have power to make a domestic abuse protection order under section 31 in those proceedings without an application being made,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Where an application is made to a magistrates' court in accordance with this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the magistrates' court

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the magistrates' court may adjourn the hearing of the application;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on the hearing of the application, section 97 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (summons to witness and warrant for arrest) does not apply in relation to the person for whos

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Applications where domestic abuse protection notice has been given</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where, as a result of a person (“P”) bein

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where, as a result of a person (“P”) being given a domestic abuse protection notice under section 22, a chief officer of police is required by section 28(3) to apply

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The application must be heard by the magistrates' court not later than 48 hours after the notice was given to P.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In calculating when the period of 48 hours mentioned in subsection (2) ends, the following days are to be disregarded—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-3-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any Sunday,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Christmas Day,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Good Friday, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content>P must be given a notice of the hearing of the application.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The notice under subsection (4) is to be treated as having been given if it has been left at the address given by P under section 25(4).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content>But if the notice has not been given because P did not give an address under section 25(4), the court may hear the application if satisfied that the chief officer of police has made reas

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content>If the court adjourns the hearing of the application, the domestic abuse protection notice continues in effect until the application has been determined or withdrawn.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>If—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is brought before the court at the hearing of the application as a result of P's arrest by virtue of se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is brought before the court at the hearing of the application as a result of P's arrest by virtue of section 26(1) (arrest for breach of domestic abuse protection notice), a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the court adjourns the hearing,</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Remand under section 29(8) of person arrested for breach of notice</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This section applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>as a result of a person being given a domestic abuse protection notice under sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>as a result of a person being given a domestic abuse protection notice under section 22, a chief officer of police has applied for a domestic abuse protection order against th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the magistrates' court remands the person under section 29(8).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In the application of section 128(6) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 to such remand, the reference to the “<term refersTo="#term-other-party" eId="term-other-party">other party</ter

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If the court has reason to suspect that a medical report will be required, the power to remand the person may be exercised for the purpose of enabling a medical examination to take place

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If the person is remanded in custody for that purpose, the adjournment may not be for more than 3 weeks at a time.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If the person is remanded on bail for that purpose, the adjournment may not be for more than 4 weeks at a time.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If the court has reason to suspect that the person is suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983, the court has the same power to make an order under

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The court may, when remanding the person on bail, require the person to comply, before release on bail or later, with any requirements that appear to the court to be necessary to secure

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Domestic abuse protection orders otherwise than on application</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may make a domestic abuse protection order under this sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may make a domestic abuse protection order under this section in any of the cases set out below.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relative" eId="term-relative">relative</term>” has the meaning given by section 63(1) of the Family Law Act 1996;</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The High Court or the family court may make a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”) in any family proceedings to which both P and the person for whose protection the ord

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Conditions for making an order</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The court may make a domestic abuse protection order under section 28 or 31 against a person (“P”)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The court may make a domestic abuse protection order under section 28 or 31 against a person (“P”) if conditions A and B are met.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Condition A is that the court is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that P has been abusive towards a person aged 16 or over to whom P is personally connected.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Condition B is that the order is necessary and proportionate to protect that person from domestic abuse, or the risk of domestic abuse, carried out by P.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>It does not matter—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the abusive behaviour referred to in subsection (2) took place in England and Wal

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the abusive behaviour referred to in subsection (2) took place in England and Wales or elsewhere, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>whether it took place before or after the coming into force of this section.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order may not be made against a person who is under the age of 18.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Matters to be considered before making an order</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before making a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”), the court m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before making a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”), the court must, among other things, consider the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the welfare of any person under the age of 18 whose interests the court considers relevant to the making of the order (whether or not that person and P are personally connecte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>any opinion of the person for whose protection the order would be made—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>which relates to the mak

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>which relates to the making of the order, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>of which the court is made aware;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>in a case where the order includes provision relating to premises lived in by the person for whose protection the order would be made, any opinion of a relevant occupant—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>which relates to the making of the order, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>of which the court is made aware.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1)(c) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-occupant" eId="term-relevant-occupant">relevant occupant</term>” means a person other than P or the person for whose protection the or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who lives in the premises, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>who is personally connected to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-33-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order would be made, or<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order would be made, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-33-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>if P also lives in the premises, P.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content>It is not necessary for the person for whose protection a domestic abuse protection order is made to consent to the making of the order.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Making of orders without notice</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may, in any case where it is just and convenient to do so, make a domestic abuse protecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may, in any case where it is just and convenient to do so, make a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”) even though P has not been given such notice of the proce

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the making of an order under section 28 on an application made in accordance with subsection (3) of that section (see instead section 29(4) t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In deciding whether to exercise its powers under subsection (1), the court must have regard to all the circumstances, including—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-3-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any risk that, if the order is not made immediately, P will cause significant harm to the person for whose protection the order would be made,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in a case where an application for the order has been made, whether it is likely that the person making the application will be deterred or prevented from pursuing the applica

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>whether there is reason to believe that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>P is aware of the proceedings but is deliberately evadi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-34-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>P is aware of the proceedings but is deliberately evading service, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-34-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the delay involved in effecting substituted service will cause serious prejudice to the person for whose protection the order would be made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>If a court makes an order against a person by virtue of subsection (1), it must give the person an opportunity to make representations about the order—</intro><level class="para1" eId=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>as soon as just and convenient, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at a hearing of which notice has been given to all the parties in accordance with rules of court.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Provision that may be made by orders</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may by a domestic abuse protection order impose any requirements that the court cons

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may by a domestic abuse protection order impose any requirements that the court considers necessary to protect the person for whose protection the order is made from domestic abu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The court must, in particular, consider what requirements (if any) may be necessary to protect the person for whose protection the order is made from different kinds of abusive behaviour

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsections (4) to (6) contain examples of the type of provision that may be made under subsection (1), but they do not limit the type of provision that may be so made.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A domestic abuse protection order may provide that the person against whom the order is made (“P”)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not contact the person for whose protection it is made;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may not come within a specified distance of any premises in England or Wales in which that person lives;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>may not come within a specified distance of any other specified premises, or any other premises of a specified description, in England or Wales.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If P lives in premises in England or Wales in which the person for whose protection the order is made also lives, the order may contain provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prohibiting P from evicting or excluding that person from the premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prohibiting P from entering the premises;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring P to leave the premises.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order may require P to submit to electronic monitoring in England and Wales of P's compliance with other requirements imposed by the order.In this Part

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Sections 36 and 37 contain further provision about the requirements that may be imposed by a domestic abuse protection order.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Further provision about requirements that may be imposed by orders</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Requirements imposed on a person by a domestic abuse protection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Requirements imposed on a person by a domestic abuse protection order must, so far as practicable, be such as to avoid—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>conflict with the person's religious beliefs;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>interference with the person's work or with the person's attendance at an educational establishment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>conflict with the requirements of any other court order or injunction to which the person may be subject.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order that imposes a requirement to do something on a person (“P”) must specify the person who is to be responsible for supervising compliance with that requi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Before including such a requirement in a domestic abuse protection order, the court must receive evidence about its suitability and enforceability from the person to be specified under s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply in relation to electronic monitoring requirements (see instead section 37(3) to (6)).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>It is the duty of a person specified under subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to make any necessary arrangements in connection w

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to make any necessary arrangements in connection with the requirements for which the person has responsibility (the “relevant requirements”);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to promote P's compliance with the relevant requirements;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>if the person considers that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-36-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>P has complied with all the relevant requirements, or</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>P has complied with all the relevant requirements, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-36-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>P has failed to comply with a relevant requirement,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In subsection (5)(c) the “<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-chief-officer-of-police" eId="term-appropriate-chief-officer-of-police">appropriate chief officer of police</term>” means—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for the police area in which it appears to the person specified under subsection (2) that P resides,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if it appears to that person that P resides in more than one police area, whichever one of the relevant chief officers of police the person thinks it most appropriate to infor

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if it appears to the person specified under subsection (2) that P does not reside in any police area, the chief officer of police of the force maintained for the police area i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A person (“P”) who is subject to a requirement imposed by a domestic abuse protection order—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep in tou

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep in touch with the person specified under subsection (2) in relation to that requirement, in accordance with any instructions given by that person from time to time;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if P changes home address, must notify the person specified under subsection (2) of the new home address;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>if P ceases to have any home address, must notify the person specified under subsection (2) of that fact.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Further provision about electronic monitoring requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsections (2) to (4) apply for the purpose of determining whether a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsections (2) to (4) apply for the purpose of determining whether a court may impose an electronic monitoring requirement on a person (“P”) in a domestic abuse protection order.</c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The requirement may not be imposed in P's absence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If there is a person (other than P) without whose co-operation it would be impracticable to secure the monitoring in question, the requirement may not be imposed without that person's co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The court may impose the requirement only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it has been notified by the Secretary of State that electronic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it has been notified by the Secretary of State that electronic monitoring arrangements are available in the relevant area, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>it is satisfied that the necessary provision can be made under the arrangements currently available.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In subsection (4)(a) “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-area" eId="term-the-relevant-area">the relevant area</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-5-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the local justice area in which it appears to the court that P resides or will reside, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in a case where it is proposed to include in the order—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-37-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a requirement that P must remain, for sp

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-37-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a requirement that P must remain, for specified periods, at a specified place, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-37-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>a provision prohibiting P from entering a specified place or area,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order that includes an electronic monitoring requirement must specify the person who is to be responsible for the monitoring.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The person specified under subsection (6) (“the responsible person”) must be of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Where a domestic abuse protection order imposes an electronic monitoring requirement on a person, the person must (among other things)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>submit, as required from time to time by the responsible person, to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-37-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>being fitted with, or the i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-37-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>being fitted with, or the installation of, any necessary apparatus, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-37-8-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the inspection or repair of any apparatus fitted or installed for the purposes of the monitoring,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>not interfere with, or with the working of, any apparatus fitted or installed for the purposes of the monitoring, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>take any steps required by the responsible person for the purpose of keeping in working order any apparatus fitted or installed for the purposes of the monitoring.</conten

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Duration and geographical application of orders</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order takes effect on the day on which it is made.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order takes effect on the day on which it is made.This is subject to subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content>If, on the day on which a domestic abuse protection order (“<term refersTo="#term-the-new-order" eId="term-the-new-order">the new order</term>”) is made against a person, the person is s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A domestic abuse protection order has effect—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for a specified period,</content></level><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for a specified period,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>until the occurrence of a specified event, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>until further order.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order may also specify periods for which particular requirements imposed by the order have effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content>But a domestic abuse protection order may not provide for an electronic monitoring requirement to have effect for more than 12 months.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection (5) is subject to any variation of the order under section 44.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A requirement imposed by a domestic abuse protection order has effect in all parts of the United Kingdom unless expressly limited to a particular locality.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Breach of order</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person who is subject to a domestic abuse protection order commits an offence if without reasonable excuse the person fails to comply with any requirement imposed by the order.</co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In a case where the order was made against the person without that person being given notice of the proceedings, the person commits an offence under this section only in respect of behav

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where a person is convicted of an offence under this section in respect of any behaviour, that behaviour is not punishable as a contempt of court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person may not be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of any behaviour which has been punished as a contempt of court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-39-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>on summary conviction—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para2" eId="section-39-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to imprisonment for a term not exceeding <ins c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine, or both.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If a person is convicted of an offence under this section, it is not open to the court by or before which the person is convicted to make, in respect of the offence, an order under secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content>If a person is convicted of an offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 as respects which the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales (within the meaning gi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In proceedings for an offence under this section, a copy of the original domestic abuse protection order, certified by the proper officer of the court that made it, is admissible as evid

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Arrest for breach of order</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where a relevant court has made a domestic abuse protection order against a perso

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where a relevant court has made a domestic abuse protection order against a person (“P”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-court" eId="term-relevant-court">relevant court</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the High Court,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the family court, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the county court.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A person mentioned in subsection (4) may apply to the relevant judge for the issue of a warrant for P's arrest if the person considers that P has failed to comply with the order or is ot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The persons referred to in subsection (3) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was made;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was made;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the order was made under section 28, the person who applied for the order (if different);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any other person with the leave of the relevant judge.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The relevant judge may issue a warrant on an application under subsection (3) only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the application is sub

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the application is substantiated on oath, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the relevant judge has reasonable grounds for believing that P has failed to comply with the order or is otherwise in contempt of court in relation to the order.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>If—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is brought before a relevant court as a result of a warrant issued under this section, and</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P is brought before a relevant court as a result of a warrant issued under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the court does not immediately dispose of the matter,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Schedule 1 contains further provision about remand under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-judge" eId="term-the-relevant-judge">the relevant judge</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-8-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the order was made by the High Court, a judge of that court;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the order was made by the family court, a judge of that court;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the order was made by the county court, a judge of that court.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-9"><num>(9)</num><content>For the power of a constable to arrest P without warrant for breach of a domestic abuse protection order, see section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.</content></subs

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Notification requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsections (2) to (6) apply where a person is subject to a domestic abuse protection order.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Subsections (2) to (6) apply where a person is subject to a domestic abuse protection order.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The person must, within the period of three days beginning with the day on which the order is made, notify the police of the information in subsection (3).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The information referred to in subsection (2) is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person's name and, if the person uses one or more other

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person's name and, if the person uses one or more other names, each of those names;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person's home address.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><content>If the person uses a name which has not been notified under this section, the person must, within the period of three days beginning with the day on which the person first uses that name

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If the person changes home address, the person must, before the end of the period of three days beginning with the day on which that happens, notify the police of the new home address.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-6"><num>(6)</num><content>If the person ceases to have any home address, the person must, before the end of the period of three days beginning with the day on which that happens, notify the police of that fact.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations specify further notification requirements which a court may impose when making or varying a domestic abuse protection order.In this subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The requirements imposed by subsections (2) to (6) do not apply where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is subject to another domes

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person is subject to another domestic abuse protection order (and accordingly those requirements already apply), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person is subject to notification requirements under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 or section 9 of the Stalking Protection Act 2019.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-9"><num>(9)</num><content>If on any day the person ceases to be subject to any notification requirements as mentioned in subsection (8)(a) or (b), the requirements imposed by subsections (2) to (6) apply to the p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-10"><num>(10)</num><content>For provision about how to give a notification under subsection (2), (4), (5) or (6), see section 42.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Further provision about notification under section 41</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person gives a notification under section 41(2), (4), (5) or (6) by—</i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person gives a notification under section 41(2), (4), (5) or (6) by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>attending at a police station in the a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>attending at a police station in the appropriate police area, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>giving an oral notification to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-42-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a police officer, or</content></level><level class="para2" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a police officer, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-42-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any person authorised for the purpose by the officer in charge of the station.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-police-area" eId="term-the-appropriate-police-area">the appropriate police area</term>”, in relation to a person, means—</intr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the person's home address is in England and Wales, the police area in which that home address is situated;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the person does not have a home address in England and Wales, the police area in which the court that last made a domestic abuse protection order against the person is situ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In a case of a person giving a notification under section 41(5), any reference in subsection (2) to the person's home address is a reference to the person's home address at the time of g

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A notification given in accordance with this section must be acknowledged—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in writing, and</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in writing, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the form directed by the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>When a person (“P”) gives a notification under section 41, P must, if requested to do so by the person to whom notification is given, allow that person to do any of the following things—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>take P's fingerprints;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>photograph, or otherwise produce an image of, P or any part of P.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The power in subsection (5) is exercisable for the purpose of verifying P's identity.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Offences relating to notification</heading><subsection eId="section-43

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person (“P”) commits an offence if P—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement impose

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement imposed by or under section 41, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>notifies the police, in purported compliance with such a requirement, of any information which P knows to be false.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 42(5) commits an offence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) is li

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>on summary conviction—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para2" eId="section-43-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to imprisonment for a period not exceeding <ins

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to a fine, or both.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person commits an offence under subsection (1)(a) on the day on which the person first fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement imposed by or under section 41.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The person continues to commit the offence throughout any period during which the failure continues.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><content>But the person may not be prosecuted more than once in respect of the same failure.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Variation and discharge of orders</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may vary or discharge a domestic abuse protection order made by that or any other court

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A court may vary or discharge a domestic abuse protection order made by that or any other court.This is subject to section 45.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A court may vary or discharge a domestic abuse protection order under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on the application of a p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>on the application of a person mentioned in subsection (3), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in any case in which it could make a domestic abuse protection order under section 31.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The persons referred to in subsection (2)(a) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was made;</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was made;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person against whom the order was made (“P”);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the order was made under section 28, the person who applied for the order;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for any police area in which P resides;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the chief officer of police of any other force maintained for a police area who believes that P is in that police area or is intending to come to it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before deciding whether to vary or discharge an order under this section, the court must hear from—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any relev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any relevant chief officer of police who wishes to be heard, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in a case where the person for whose protection the order was made is seeking to discharge the order, or to remove or make less onerous any requirement imposed by the order, t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (4)(a) each of the following is a “relevant chief officer of police”—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the order was made on an application by a chief officer of police, that chief officer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for any police area in which P resides;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the chief officer of police of any other force maintained for a police area who believes that P is in that police area or is intending to come to it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section 33 (matters to be considered before making an order) applies in relation to the variation or discharge of a domestic abuse protection order as it applies in relation to the makin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Section 34 (making of orders without notice) applies in relation to the variation of a domestic abuse protection order as it applies in relation to the making of such an order, but as if—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to the person for whose protection the order would be made were references to the person for whose protection the order was made,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subsection (2) were omitted, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the reference in subsection (4) to making representations about the order were a reference to making representations about the variation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The court may make any order varying or discharging a domestic abuse protection order that it considers appropriate.This is subject to subsections (9) to (13).</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The court may include an additional requirement in the order, or extend the period for which the order, or a requirement imposed by the order, has effect, only if it is satisfied that it

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The court may not extend the period for which an electronic monitoring requirement has effect by more than 12 months at a time.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-11"><num>(11)</num><content>The court may remove any requirement imposed by the order, or make such a requirement less onerous, only if satisfied that the requirement as imposed is no longer necessary to protect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-12"><num>(12)</num><intro>If it appears to the court that any conditions necessary for a requirement to be imposed are no longer met, the court—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-12-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not extend the requirement, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content>must remove the requirement.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44-13"><num>(13)</num><content>The court may discharge the order only if satisfied that the order is no longer necessary to protect the person for whose protection it was made from domestic abuse, or the risk of dom

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Variation and discharge: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any application to vary or discharge a domestic abuse protection order under section 44 mu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any application to vary or discharge a domestic abuse protection order under section 44 must be made to the court that made the order.This is subject to subsections (2) and (3).</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where the order was made by a magistrates' court, an application to vary or discharge the order may be made to any other magistrates' court acting in the local justice area in which that

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the order was made under section 31 on an appeal in relation to a person's conviction or sentence for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the order was made under section 31 on an appeal in relation to a person's conviction or sentence for an offence, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the order was made by a court under that section against a person committed or remitted to that court for sentencing for an offence,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the person mentioned in subsection (3)(b) was convicted by a youth court, the reference in subsection (3) to the court by or before which the person was convicted is to be read as

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Except as provided for by subsection (3), a domestic abuse protection order made by the Crown Court may be varied or discharged under section 44 only by the Crown Court.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order made by the High Court may be varied or discharged under section 44 only by the High Court.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-7"><num>(7)</num><content>An order that has been varied under section 44 remains an order of the court that first made it for the purposes of any further application under that section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Subsection (9) applies in a case where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an order made against a person is varied under section 44 so as to in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an order made against a person is varied under section 44 so as to include an additional requirement, or to extend the period for which the order, or a requirement imposed by

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person was not given notice of the proceedings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>The person commits an offence under section 39 only if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the behaviour constituting the offence was engaged in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the behaviour constituting the offence was engaged in at a time when the person was aware of the making of the variation, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the behaviour would not have constituted an offence under that section in the absence of the variation.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person listed in subsection (2) may appeal against any decision of a court on an application for a domestic abuse prote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A person listed in subsection (2) may appeal against any decision of a court on an application for a domestic abuse protection order under section 28 (to the extent that it would not oth

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The persons referred to in subsection (1) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was sought,</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was sought,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person who applied for the order (if different), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the court made a domestic abuse protection order under section 28, the person against whom it was made.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A person against whom a domestic abuse protection order is made under subsection (3), (5) or (6) of section 31 may appeal against the making of the order (to the extent it would not othe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person against whom a domestic abuse protection order is made may appeal against a variation of the order under section 44 that is made in a case within subsection (3), (5) or (6) of s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A person listed in subsection (6) may appeal against any decision of a court under section 44 in relation to a domestic abuse protection order (to the extent it would not otherwise be so

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The persons referred to in subsection (5) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was made;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person for whose protection the order was made;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the person against whom the order was made (“P”);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where the order was made under section 28, the person who applied for the order;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for any police area in which P resides;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the chief officer of police of any other force maintained for a police area who believes that P is in that police area or is intending to come to it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>An appeal arising by virtue of subsection (1) or (5)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a decision made by a magistrates' court,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a decision made by a magistrates' court, is to be made to the Crown Court;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of a decision made by the Crown Court, is to be made to the Court of Appeal.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-8"><num>(8)</num><content>If, in the case of an appeal arising by virtue of subsection (1) or (5) in respect of a decision made by the High Court, the family court or the county court, the person making the appea

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>For further provision about appeals, see (in particular)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 31K of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 31K of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (appeals from the family court),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 16(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (appeals from the High Court),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 77 of the County Courts Act 1984 (appeals from the county court),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content>section 108(3) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (appeals against orders made on conviction in a magistrates' court),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-9-e"><num>(e)</num><content>section 50(1) of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (appeals against orders made on conviction in the Crown Court), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-9-f"><num>(f)</num><content>rules of court.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Further provision about appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Before determining any appeal relating to a domestic abuse protection order (whether or not an ap

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Before determining any appeal relating to a domestic abuse protection order (whether or not an appeal under section 46), the court must hear from any relevant chief officer of police who

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (1) each of the following is a “relevant chief officer of police”—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the order was made on an application by a chief officer of police, that chief officer;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the chief officer of police of the force maintained for any police area in which the person (“P”) against whom the order was made, or (in the case of an appeal against the dec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the chief officer of police of any other force maintained for a police area who believes that P is in that police area or is intending to come to it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection (4) applies to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an appeal made to the Crown Court by virtue of section 46(7)(a);</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an appeal made to the Crown Court by virtue of section 46(7)(a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an appeal made to the Court of Appeal by virtue of section 46(7)(b).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>On an appeal to which this subsection applies, the court may, on a review of the decision appealed against—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>confirm, vary or revoke any part of the decision;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>refer the matter back to the court that made the decision with a direction to reconsider and make a new decision in accordance with its ruling;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>make any order which the court that made the decision appealed against could have made;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>make any incidental or consequential orders that appear to it to be just.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-47-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>For the purposes of section 45 (variation and discharge: supplementary)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-47-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a domestic abuse protection order th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a domestic abuse protection order that has been confirmed or varied on an appeal (whether under subsection (4)(a) or otherwise) remains an order of the court that first made i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-47-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a domestic abuse protection order made by a court on an appeal (whether under subsection (4)(c) or otherwise) is to be treated as an order made by the court whose decision was

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Nature of certain proceedings under this Part</heading><subsection eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Proceedings before a court arising by virtue of section 31(3), (5) or (6), and proc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Proceedings before a court arising by virtue of section 31(3), (5) or (6), and proceedings before a court arising by virtue of section 44(2)(b) in any case within section 31(3), (5) or (

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The court is not restricted in the proceedings to considering evidence that would have been admissible in the criminal proceedings in which the person concerned was convicted or (as the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The court may adjourn any proceedings arising by virtue of section 31(3), (5) or (6), or any proceedings arising by virtue of section 44(2)(b) in any case within section 31(3), (5) or (6

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A domestic abuse protection order may be made or varied in addition to an order discharging the person conditionally or absolutely in spite of anything in sections 79, 80 and 82 of the S

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>Special measures for witnesses</heading><subsection eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (special measures directions

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (special measures directions in case of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses) applies to relevant proceedings under

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the omission of the provisions of that Act mentioned in subsection (2) (which make provision only in the context of criminal proceedings), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other necessary modifications.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The provisions are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 17(4) to (7);</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-49-2-b"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 17(4) to (7);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 21(4C)(e);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 22A;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>section 32.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Rules of court made under or for the purposes of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of that Act apply to relevant proceedings under this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-3-a"><num>(a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the extent provided by rules of court, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subject to any modifications provided by rules of court.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Section 47 of that Act (restrictions on reporting special measures directions etc) applies with any necessary modifications—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-4-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to a direction under section 19 of that Act as applied by this section;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to a direction discharging or varying such a direction.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-proceedings-under-this-part" eId="term-relevant-proceedings-under-this-part">relevant proceedings under this Part</term>” means—</intro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>proceedings under section 28, 31(2) or (7), 40 or 44(2)(a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>proceedings arising by virtue of section 31(3), (5) or (6);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>proceedings arising by virtue of section 44(2)(b) in any case within section 31(3), (5) or (6);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>proceedings on an appeal relating to a domestic abuse protection order (whether or not an appeal under section 46).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Guidance</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance relating to the exercise by relevant persons of functions under or by virtue

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance relating to the exercise by relevant persons of functions under or by virtue of this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-person" eId="term-relevant-person">relevant person</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a constable;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person specified in regulations under subsection (2)(c) of section 28 for the purpose of making applications for orders under that section.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A relevant person must have regard to any guidance issued under this section when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise any guidance issued under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Before issuing or revising guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsection (5) does not apply in relation to any revisions of guidance issued under this section if the Secretary of State considers the proposed revisions of the guidance are insubstant

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any revisions of that guidance.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Data from electronic monitoring: code of practice</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice relating to the processing

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice relating to the processing of data gathered in the course of electronic monitoring of individuals under electronic monitoring require

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A failure to act in accordance with a code issued under this section does not of itself make a person liable to any criminal or civil proceedings.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Powers to make other orders in proceedings under this Part</heading><s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In section 8 of the Children Act 1989 (child arrangement

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In Part 4 of the Family Law Act 1996 (family homes and d

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Proceedings not to be subject to conditional fee agreements</heading><

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Consequential amendments of the Sentencing Code</heading><subsection e

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Sentencing Code is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 80 (order for conditional discharge), in subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In Chapter 6 of Part 11 (other behaviour orders), before

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Repeal of provisions about domestic violence protection notices and orders</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In the Crime and Security Act 2010, omit sections 24 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In the Crime and Security Act 2010, omit sections 24 to 33 (which make provision for domestic violence protection notices and domestic violence protection orders).</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In consequence of the repeal made by subsection (1), omit the following provisions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in Schedule 8 to the Crim

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in Schedule 8 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013, paragraph 179;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in Schedule 14 to the Policing and Crime Act 2017, paragraph 7(g).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 3</heading><subsection eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-chief-officer-of-police" eId="term-

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“domestic abuse protection order” has the meaning given by section 27(1);</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Any reference to a member of a police force includes, in the case of a police force maintained by a local policing body, a reference to a special constable appointed by the chief officer

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Any reference to changing home address includes a reference to a case where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person acquires a home address

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person acquires a home address at any time, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>immediately before that time, the person did not have a home address.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-56-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>See also—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 1 (definition of “domestic abuse”);</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 1 (definition of “domestic abuse”);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-56-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 2 (definition of “personally connected”).</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-notifying-schools-etc-if-child-is-suspected

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49A"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">49A</ins></num><he

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">(1)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">(2)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">(3)</ins></nu

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<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-49A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">(b

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<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">49B</ins></num><he

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49B-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">(1)</ins></nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-49B-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d-1762519377447" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3964c3d8d9ee0b1865bd0eda6dc8876d">(2)</ins></nu

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Local authority support</heading><section eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Support provided by local authorities to victims of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><nu

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Support provided by local authorities to victims of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Each relevant local authority in England must—</intro><level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Each relevant local authority in England must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assess, or make arrangements for the assessment of, the need f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>assess, or make arrangements for the assessment of, the need for accommodation-based support in its area,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prepare and publish a strategy for the provision of such support in its area, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection (1)—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-accommodation-based-support" eId="term-accommodation-based-support">accommod

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="P2group"><heading>Criminal proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Where a person (“P”) has been convicted of an offence, the court dealing with P for that offence may (as well as

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A relevant local authority that publishes a strategy under this section must, in carrying out its functions, give effect to the strategy.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before publishing a strategy under this section, a relevant local authority must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the domestic abuse

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the domestic abuse local partnership board appointed by the relevant local authority under section 58,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any local authority for an area within the relevant local authority's area, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the relevant local authority considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A relevant local authority that publishes a strategy under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the strategy under review,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the strategy under review,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>must keep under review any effect of the strategy on the provision of other local authority support in its area,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>may alter or replace the strategy, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>must publish any altered or replacement strategy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-other-local-authority-support" eId="term-other-local-authority-support">other local authority support</term>”, in relation to a local authority, mea

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is provided to victims of domestic abuse or their children, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is provided or funded by the local authority,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A relevant local authority may request any local authority for an area within the relevant local authority's area to co-operate with it in any way that the relevant local authority consi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-8"><num>(8)</num><content>A local authority must, so far as reasonably practicable, comply with a request made to it under subsection (7).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the preparation and publication of strategies under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>The power to make regulations under subsection (9) may, in particular, be exercised to make provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the procedure to be followed by a relevant local authority in preparing a strategy;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>matters to which a relevant local authority must have regard in preparing a strategy;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content>how a relevant local authority must publish a strategy;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content>the date by which a relevant local authority must first publish a strategy;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-10-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the frequency with which a relevant local authority must review its strategy or any effect of the strategy on the provision of other local authority support in its area.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-57-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Comm

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>relevant local authorities, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-57-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Domestic abuse local partnership boards</heading><subsection eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant local authority in England must appoint a domestic abuse local partnership board

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A relevant local authority in England must appoint a domestic abuse local partnership board for the purposes of providing advice to the authority about—</intro><level class="para1" eId

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the exercise of the authority's functions under section 57, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the provision of other local authority support in the authority's area.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The members of the domestic abuse local partnership board must include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-58-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a representative of the relevant loca

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a representative of the relevant local authority;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the authority to represent the interests of local authorities for areas within its area;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the authority to represent the interests of victims of domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the authority to represent the interests of children of domestic abuse victims;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the authority to represent the interests of charities and other voluntary organisations that work with victims of domestic abuse in its area;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the authority to represent the interests of persons who provide, or have functions relating to, health care services in its area;</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-58-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>at least one person appearing to the authority to represent the interests of persons with functions relating to policing or criminal justice in its area.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-health-care-services" eId="term-health-care-services">health care services</term>” means servic

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Annual reports</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, a relevant local authority in England must

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, a relevant local authority in England must submit to the Secretary of State an annual report in relation to the ex

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the form of the report, and</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the form of the report, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the content of the report.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force and ending with the following 31 March, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>each successive period of 12 months.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Guidance</heading><subsection eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance relating to the exercise by local authorities in England of functions under t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance relating to the exercise by local authorities in England of functions under this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Local authorities in England must have regard to the guidance when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise any guidance issued under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before issuing or revising guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>local authorities, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsection (4) does not apply in relation to any revisions of guidance issued under this section if the Secretary of State considers the proposed revisions of the guidance are insubstant

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-60-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any revisions of that guidance.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 4</heading><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</te

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-5"><num>PART 5</num><heading>Protection for victims, witnesses, etc in legal proceedings</headi

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-special-measures"><heading>Special measu

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>Special measures in criminal proceedings for offences involving domest

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (giving of evidence or information for purposes of criminal proceedings: special measures directions in case of vu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 17 (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4), for “a sexual offence or an offence under section 1 or 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015” substitute <quotedText>“ an offence l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In section 25(4)(a) (evidence given in private), for “a sexual offence or an offence under section 1 or 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015” substitute <quotedText>“

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Special measures in family proceedings: victims of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where rules of court provide that the cour

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where rules of court provide that the court may make a special measures direction in relation to a person (“P”) who is a party or witness in family proceedings.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Rules of court must provide that where P is, or is at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse carried out by a person listed in subsection (3), it is to be assumed that the following mat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the quality of P's evidence;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where P is a party to the proceedings, P's participation in the proceedings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The persons referred to in subsection (2) are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a party to the proceedings;</content></level><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a party to the proceedings;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a relative of a party to the proceedings (other than P);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a witness in the proceedings.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Rules of court may provide for an exception to the provision made by virtue of subsection (2) where P does not wish to be deemed to be eligible for the making of a special measures direc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-family-proceedings" eId="term-family-proceedings">family proceedings</term>” has the meaning gi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Special measures in civil proceedings: victims of domestic abuse etc</heading><subsection eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Rules of court must make provision enabling the court to make a special measures direction in relation to a person who is a party or witness in civil proceedings where that person—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is, or is at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is the victim, or alleged victim, of a specified offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Rules made by virtue of subsection (1) must, in particular, provide for the court to consider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>whether—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>whether—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the quality of the person's evidence, or</content></level><level class="para2" eId=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-64-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the quality of the person's evidence, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-64-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>where the person is a party to the proceedings, the person's participation in the proceedings,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, whether it is necessary to make one or more special measures directions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person is the victim of a specified offence if another person has been co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person is the victim of a specified offence if another person has been convicted of, or given a caution for, the offence;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a person is the alleged victim of a specified offence if another person has been charged with the offence.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-64-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-civil-proceedings" eId="term-civ

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-country" eId="term-country">country</term>” includes territory;</content></hcontainer>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Prohibition of cross-examination in person in family proceedings</head

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Prohibition of cross-examination in person in civil proceedings</headi

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-orders-under-section-9114-of-the-children-a

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Orders under section 91(14) of the Children Act 1989</heading><subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In section 91 (effect and duration of orders etc.), at t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>After section 91 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-6"><num>PART 6</num><heading>Offences involving abusive or violent behaviour</heading><hcontain

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-controlling-or-coercive-behaviour"><heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationshi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (offence of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (1)(b), after “personally connected” insert <quotedText>“ (see subsection (6)) ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Omit subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>For subsection (6) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In subsection (7), for “subsection (6)” substitute <quotedText>“ subsections (6) and (6A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-disclosure-of-private-sexual-photographs-an

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69"><num><noteRef href="#key-33fbaaff3850bee10bd61a2f5376254a" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="Co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 33 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In the heading, after “Disclosing” insert “, or threatening to disclose,”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>after “disclose” insert “, or threaten to disclose,”;</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>after “disclose” insert “, or threaten to disclose,”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for “the individual mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b)” substitute “the relevant individual”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In subsection (4)(a), after “disclosure” insert “, or threat to disclose,”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In subsection (5)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (a), for “the individual mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b)” substitute “

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (a), for “the individual mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b)” substitute “the relevant individual”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in paragraph (b), for “the individual mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b)” substitute “the relevant individual”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>For subsection (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In section 35 of that Act (meaning of “private” and “sexual”), in subsection (5)(c), for “the person mentioned in section 33(1)(a) and (b)” substitute “the relevant individual (within th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In Schedule 8 to that Act (disclosing private sexual photogra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the heading, after “Disclosing” insert “, or threatening to disclose,”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-69-10-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in paragraph 5 (exception for hosting)—</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-69-10-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in sub-paragraph (1), after “sub-paragraph (2)” insert “, (2A)”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-69-10-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in sub-paragraph (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “if” insert “, in the case of information which consists of or includes a private sexual photograph or film

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-69-10-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quoted

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-offences-against-the-person"><heading>Of

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Strangulation or suffocation</heading><subsection eId="section-70-1"><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-70-1"><num>(1)</num><content><mod>In Part 5 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (protection of c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-70-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Schedule 2 contains consequential amendments.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Consent to serious harm for sexual gratification not a defence</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of determining whether a per

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies for the purposes of determining whether a person (“D”) who inflicts serious harm on another person (“V”) is guilty of a relevant offence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content>It is not a defence that V consented to the infliction of the serious harm for the purposes of obtaining sexual gratification (but see subsection (4)).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-offence" eId="term-relevant-offence">relevant offence</term>” means an offence under s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsection (2) does not apply in the case of an offence under section 20 or 47 of the 1861 Act where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-71-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ser

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the serious harm consists of, or is a result of, the infection of V with a sexually transmitted infection in the course of sexual activity, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-71-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>V consented to the sexual activity in the knowledge or belief that D had the sexually transmitted infection.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-5"><num>(5)</num><content>For the purposes of this section it does not matter whether the harm was inflicted for the purposes of obtaining sexual gratification for D, V or some other person.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Nothing in this section affects any enactment or rule of law relating to other circumstances in which a person's consent to the infliction of serious harm may, or may not, be a defence t

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-offences-committed-outside-the-uk"><heading>Offences committed outside the UK</heading><section

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Offences against the person committed outside the UK: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person who is a United Kingdom national or is habitually resident in England and Wales does an act in a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person who is a United Kingdom national or is habitually resident in England and Wales does an act in a country outside the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the act constitutes an offence under the law in force in that country, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the act, if done in England and Wales, would constitute an offence to which this subsection applies,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The offences to which subsection (1) applies are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>murder;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>murder;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>manslaughter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an offence under section 18, 20 or 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (offences relating to bodily harm or injury);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>an offence under section 23 or 24 of that Act (administering poison);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>an offence under section 1 of the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929 (child destruction).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection (1) does not apply where a person would, in the absence of that subsection, be guilty of an offence of murder or manslaughter under the law of England and Wales.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An act punishable under the law in force in any country constitutes an offence under that law for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) however it is described in that law.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The condition in subsection (1)(b) is to be taken to be met unless, not later than rules of court may provide, the defendant serves on the prosecution a notice—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>stating that, on the facts as alleged with respect to the act in question, the condition is not in the defendant's opinion met,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>showing the grounds for that opinion, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-72-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring the prosecution to prove that it is met.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-6"><num>(6)</num><content>But the court, if it thinks fit, may permit the defendant to require the prosecution to prove that the condition is met without service of a notice under subsection (5).</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In the Crown Court the question whether the condition is met is to be decided by the judge alone.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-act" eId="term-act">act</term>” includes a failure to act;</content></hcontainer><hcontaine

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Offences against the person committed outside the UK: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-1-a"><nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>If—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person who is a United Kingdom national or is habitually resident in Northern Ireland does an act in a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person who is a United Kingdom national or is habitually resident in Northern Ireland does an act in a country outside the United Kingdom,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the act constitutes an offence under the law in force in that country, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the act, if done in Northern Ireland, would constitute an offence to which this subsection applies,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The offences to which subsection (1) applies are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>murder;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>murder;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>manslaughter;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>an offence under section 18, 20 or 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (offences relating to bodily harm or injury);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>an offence under section 23 or 24 of that Act (administering poison);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>an offence under section 25 of the Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 (child destruction).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection (1) does not apply where a person would, in the absence of that subsection, be guilty of an offence of murder or manslaughter under the law of Northern Ireland.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An act punishable under the law in force in any country constitutes an offence under that law for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) however it is described in that law.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The condition in subsection (1)(b) is to be taken to be met unless, not later than rules of court may provide, the defendant serves on the prosecution a notice—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>stating that, on the facts as alleged with respect to the act in question, the condition is not in the defendant's opinion met,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>showing the grounds for that opinion, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring the prosecution to prove that it is met.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-6"><num>(6)</num><content>But the court, if it thinks fit, may permit the defendant to require the prosecution to prove that the condition is met without service of a notice under subsection (5).</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In the Crown Court the question whether the condition is met is to be decided by the judge alone.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-act" eId="term-act">act</term>” includes a failure to act;</content></hcontainer><hcontaine

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“country” includes territory;</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies for the purposes of this section as it applies to an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Amendments relating to offences committed outside the UK</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 1 of Schedule 3 contains amendments to provide for extra-territoria

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 1 of Schedule 3 contains amendments to provide for extra-territorial jurisdiction over certain other offences under the law of England and Wales.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Part 2 of Schedule 3 contains amendments to provide for extra-territorial jurisdiction over certain offences under the law of Scotland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Part 3 of Schedule 3 contains amendments to provide for extra-territorial jurisdiction over certain other offences under the law of Northern Ireland.</content></subsection>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-7"><num>PART 7</num><heading>Miscellaneous and general</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading"

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-prosecution-and-management-of-offenders"><h

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Strategy for prosecution and management of offenders</heading><subsection eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of 12 months beginni

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, prepare and publish a document setting out a strategy for—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>detecting, investigating and prosecuting offences involving domestic abuse,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>assessing and managing the risks posed by individuals who commit offences involving domestic abuse, including (among others) risks associated with stalking, and</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>reducing the risk that such individuals commit further offences involving domestic abuse.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the strategy under review;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must keep the strategy under review;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may revise it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><content>If the Secretary of State revises the strategy, the Secretary of State must publish a document setting out the revised strategy.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In preparing or revising a strategy under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsection (4) does not apply in relation to any revisions of the strategy if the Secretary of State considers the proposed revisions of the strategy are insubstantial.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section, the reference to “<term refersTo="#term-risks-associated-with-stalking" eId="term-risks-associated-with-stalking">risks associated with stalking</term>” is to be read i

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Polygraph conditions for offenders released on licence</heading><subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In Part 3 of the Offender Management Act 2007 (other provisions about the management of offenders), section 28 (application of polygraph condition) is amended as follows.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (2), for “a relevant sexual offence” substitute <quotedText>“ an offence within subsection (3A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In subsection (3)(a), for “for a term of twelve months or more” substitute <quotedText>“ that is not for a term of less than twelve months ”</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-disclosure-of-information-by-police"><heading>Disclosure of information by police</heading><sect

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Guidance about the disclosure of information by police forces</heading><subsection eId="section-77-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to chief officers of pol

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to chief officers of police about the disclosure of police information by police forces for the purposes of preventing domestic abuse.“<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Each chief officer of police of a police force must have regard to any guidance issued under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise any guidance issued under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before issuing or revising guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-77-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the National Police Chiefs' Council, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Subsection (4) does not apply in relation to any revisions of guidance issued under this section if the Secretary of State considers the proposed revisions of the guidance are insubstant

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-77-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-77-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any revisions of that guidance.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-chief-officer-of-police" eId="term-chief-officer-of-police">chief officer of police</term>” means

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-homelessness"><heading>Homelessness<

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Homelessness: victims of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (homelessness: England) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 177 (whether it is reasonable to continue to occupy

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), for “domestic violence or other violence” substitute <quotedText>“ violence or domestic abuse ”</quotedT

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for subsection (1A) substitute—<quotedStructu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Omit section 178 (meaning of associated person).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 179 (duty of local housing authority in England to p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for the definition of “domestic abuse” subst

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit the definition of “financial abuse”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In section 189 (priority need for accommodation)—</intro><l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), after paragraph (d) insert

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In section 198 (referral of case to another local housing autho

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), in paragraph (c), for “domestic violence” substitute <quotedText>“ domestic abuse ”</quotedText>;</mod><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2ZA), in paragraph (b), for “domestic violence” substitute <quotedText>“ domestic abuse ”</quotedText>;</mod

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2A), in paragraph (a), for “domestic violence” substitute <quotedText>“ violence that is domestic abuse ”</q

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>for subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructur

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In section 218 (index of defined expressions: Part 7), in the table, omit the entry relating to section 178.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In article 6 of the Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the existing text becomes paragraph (1);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In consequence of the repeal made by subsection (3), omit the following provisions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in Schedule 8 to the Civi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in Schedule 8 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004, paragraph 61;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in Schedule 3 to the Adoption and Children Act 2002, paragraphs 89 to 92.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-secure-tenancies"><heading>Secure tenanc

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Grant of secure tenancies in cases of domestic abuse</heading><subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 4 of the Housing Act 1985 (secure tenancies and rights of secure tenants) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-79-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>After section 81 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-79-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 81B (cases where old-style English secure tenancies

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-79-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in subsection (2C)—</intro><level class="para2"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-79-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the definition of “abuse” substitute—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-79-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>for the definition of “domestic abuse” s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-79-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after subsection (2C) insert—<quotedStructure

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-medical-evidence-of-domestic-abuse"><heading>Medical evidence of domestic abuse</heading><sectio

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Prohibition on charging for the provision of medical evidence of domestic abuse</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No person may charge a fee or any other remunerat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content>No person may charge a fee or any other remuneration for the preparation or provision of relevant evidence relating to an assessment of an individual carried out by a relevant health pro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-2"><num>(2)</num><content>No person may charge a fee or any other remuneration for the preparation or provision of relevant evidence relating to an individual by a relevant health professional in England or Wales

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-evidence" eId="term-relevant-evidence">relevant evidence</term>”, in relation to an individual, means—</intro><level class="para1" eId=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>evidence that the individual is, or is at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse which is intended to support an application by the individual for civil legal services, or<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other evidence that the individual is, or is at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse which is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-health-professional" eId="term-relevant-health-professional">relevant health professional</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eI

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a medical practitioner licensed to practise by the General Medical Council;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a health professional registered to practise in the United Kingdom by the Nursing and Midwifery Council;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a paramedic registered to practise in the United Kingdom by the Health and Care Professions Council.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-medical-services-contract" eId="term-qualifying-medical-services-contract">qualifying medical services contract</term>” means—</intro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in relation to England—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-80-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a general medical services contract made under section 84(2) of the Nati

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-80-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a general medical services contract made under section 84(2) of the National Health Service Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-80-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any contractual arrangements made under section 83(2) of that Act;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-80-5-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>an agreement made under section 92 of that Act;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in relation to Wales—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-80-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a general medical services contract made under section 42(2) of the Nation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-80-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a general medical services contract made under section 42(2) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-80-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any contractual arrangements made under section 41(2)(b) of that Act;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-80-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>an agreement made under section 50 of that Act.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The appropriate national authority may by regulations amend the definition of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-80-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“relevant health professional”

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“relevant health professional”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-80-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>“qualifying medical services contract”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-national-authority" eId="term-appropriate-national-authority">appropriate national au

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-80-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to anything done by a relevant health professional before the coming into force of this section.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-data-processing-for-immigration-purposes"><heading>Data processing for immigration purposes</hea

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Review of processing of victims' personal data for immigration purposes</heading><subsection eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the relevant

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the relevant period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>review the processing of domestic abuse d

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>review the processing of domestic abuse data carried out by specified public authorities for immigration purposes,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>prepare and publish a report setting out the findings of the review, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-81-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>lay a copy of the report before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In carrying out the review, the Secretary of State must have regard to the recommendations of the HMIC Report.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In subsection (1), the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means the period beginning with the day on which this section comes int

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations extend the relevant period by a further period of up to 6 months.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The power conferred by subsection (4) may be exercised only once.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-81-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-abuse-data" eId="term-domestic-abuse-data">domestic abuse data</term>” means personal

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Code of practice</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may issue a code of practice relating to the processing of domestic abuse data for immigr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may issue a code of practice relating to the processing of domestic abuse data for immigration purposes.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A code of practice issued under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be kept under review;</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be kept under review;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may be revised or replaced.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A person to whom a code of practice issued under this section applies must have regard to it in processing domestic abuse data for immigration purposes.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In preparing, revising or replacing a code, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-82-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Information Commissioner, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before issuing a code (or a revised code) under this section, the Secretary of State must lay the code before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>If, within the 40-day period, either House of Parliament resolves not to approve the code—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-82-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the code is not to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the code is not to be issued, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-82-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Secretary of State may prepare another code.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-7"><num>(7)</num><content>If no such resolution is passed within the 40-day period, the Secretary of State may issue the code.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In this section, the “40-day period” is the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the code is laid before Parliament (or, if it is not laid before each House of Parliament o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In calculating the 40-day period, no account is to be taken of any period during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than 4 days

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-domestic-abuse-data" eId="term-domestic-abuse-data">domestic abuse data</term>” has the same

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-commanding-officer" eId="term-commanding-officer">commanding officer</term>” has the meaning given by section 360 of the Armed Forces Act 2006;</content></hcontainer>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-contact-centres"><heading>Contact centres</heading><section eId="section-83"><num>83</num><headi

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading>Report on the use of contact centres in England</heading><subsection eId="section-83-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the relevant period, prepare and p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the relevant period, prepare and publish a report about the extent to which individuals, when they are using contact centres in England, ar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-period" eId="term-the-relevant-period">The relevant period</term>” means the period of 2 years beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-83-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-contact-centre" eId="term-contact-centre">contact centre</term>” means a place that is used for the facilitation of contact between a child and an

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-guidance"><heading>Guidance</heading><section eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Power of Se

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Power of Secretary of State to issue guidance about domestic abuse, etc</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance about—</intro

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the effect of any provision made by or under—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the effect of any provision made by or under—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-84-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>Parts 1 to 5,</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>Parts 1 to 5,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>section 68 or 70,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>section 72 or Part 1 of Schedule 3,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>section 76, 77, 78 or 79, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content>section 80 so far as relating to England;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>other matters relating to domestic abuse—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-84-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in England, and</content></level><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in England, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-84-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>so far as not relating to Welsh devolved matters, in Wales.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must, in particular, issue guidance under this section about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effect of sections 1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the effect of sections 1 and 2, including guidance as to particular kinds of behaviour that amount to domestic abuse;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the effect of domestic abuse on children.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Any guidance issued under this section must, so far as relevant, take account of the fact that the majority of victims of domestic abuse in England and Wales (excluding children treated

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A person exercising public functions to whom guidance issued under this section relates must have regard to it in the exercise of those functions.But nothing in this section permi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise any guidance issued under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Before issuing or revising guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Domestic Abuse Commissioner,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers, so far as the guidance relates to a devolved Welsh authority, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In subsection (6)(b) “<term refersTo="#term-devolved-welsh-authority" eId="term-devolved-welsh-authority">devolved Welsh authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 157A of the G

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Subsection (6) does not apply in relation to any revisions of guidance issued under this section if the Secretary of State considers the proposed revisions of the guidance are insubstant

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level><level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any guidance issued under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any revisions of that guidance.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section something relates to Welsh devolved matters so far as it relates to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any matter provision about which would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>(so far as it is not within paragraph (a)), any matter functions with respect to which are exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales, the Counsel Gener

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-powers-to-make-consequential-or-transitiona

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Power to make consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-85-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Parts 1 to 5,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-85-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 68, <noteRef href="#key-117d411ac2a289af00

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 72 or Part 1 of Schedule 3, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>section 76, 77, 78, 79, 81 or 82.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The appropriate national authority may by regulations make provision that is consequential on any provision made by or under section 80.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this section may, in particular, be exercised by amending, repealing, revoking or otherwise modifying any provision made by

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The power of the Welsh Ministers to make regulations under this section may, in particular, be exercised by amending, repealing, revoking or otherwise modifying any provision made by or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-85-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In subsection (5) “<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-6-a"><num>(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an Act of Parliament;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-85-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales or an Act of Senedd Cymru.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Power to make transitional or saving provision</heading><subsection eI

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations make such transitiona

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Parts 1 to 5,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-86-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 68, <noteRef href="#key-6bb240b682ea1b0ef2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 72 or 74(1) or Part 1 of Schedule 3, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any of sections 75 to 79 or 81 to 84.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The appropriate national authority may by regulations make such transitional or saving provision as the authority considers appropriate in connection with the coming into force of sectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-86-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland may by regulations make such transitional or saving provision as the Department considers appropriate in connection with the coming into for

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under this section may (among other things) make any adaptations of provisions of this Act mentioned in subsection (1), (2) or (4) (as the case may be) brought into force tha

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-final-provisions"><heading>Final provisions</heading><section eId="section-87"><num>87</num><hea

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-87-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any power of the Secretary of State, the Lord Chancellor or the Welsh Ministers to make regulations under this Act is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Any power of the Secretary of State, the Lord Chancellor or the Welsh Ministers to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Any power of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under this Act may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make different provision for different purposes or in relation to different a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make different provision for different purposes or in relation to different areas;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>contain supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional or saving provision.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subsection (3) does not apply to regulations under section 90 (see instead subsection (7) of that section).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State or Lord Chancellor under this Act is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parli

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is required by subsection (6) or any other enactment to be laid in draft before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>contains only regulations under section 20(4), 37(7), 81(4), 86 or 90.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A statutory instrument that contains (with or without other provisions)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>regulations under section 41(7),

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>regulations under section 41(7),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>regulations of the Secretary of State under section 80(6), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>regulations of the Secretary of State under section 85 that amend or repeal any Act,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under this Act is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution made by Senedd Cymru, unless the instrument—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is required by subsection (8) or any other enactment to be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>contains only regulations under section 86.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-87-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>A statutory instrument that contains (with or without other provisions)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>regulations of the Welsh Ministers u

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>regulations of the Welsh Ministers under section 80(6), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-87-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>regulations of the Welsh Ministers under section 85 that amend or repeal primary legislation (within the meaning of section 85(4)),</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Financial provision</heading><intro>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-88-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenditure incurr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown under or by virtue of this Act, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-88-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Except as set out below, this Act extends to England and Wales only.</content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Except as set out below, this Act extends to England and Wales only.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Any amendment or repeal made by Part 2 or 3 or Schedule 2 has the same extent within the United Kingdom as the provision amended or repealed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Section 74(2) and Part 2 of Schedule 3 extend to Scotland only.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Sections 73 and 74(3) and Part 3 of Schedule 3 extend to Northern Ireland only.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 39(7),</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 39(7),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>sections 81 and 82,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>sections 85 to 88,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content>sections 90 and 91.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Section 39(7) and this subsection (and sections 85 to 87, 90 and 91, so far as relating to those provisions) extend to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the British overseas territories except Gibraltar;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The power under section 384(1) of the Armed Forces Act 2006 may be exercised so as to extend section 39(7) of this Act to any of the Channel Islands (with or without modifications).<

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</intro><level class="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 71;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 71;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 75;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>section 81;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>section 83;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>sections 85 to 89, this section and section 91;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>any power to make regulations under or by virtue of this Act.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Sections 69, 72 and 74(1) and Part 1 of Schedule 3 come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Section 74(2) and Part 2 of Schedule 3 come into force in accordance with provision contained in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Sections 73 and 74(3) and Part 3 of Schedule 3 come into force in accordance with provision contained in an order made by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Section 80 comes into force on 1 October 2021.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The remaining provisions of this Act come into force in accordance with provision contained in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations or an order under this section may make different provision for different purposes or in relation to different areas.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Regulations under this section bringing any provision of Part 3 or section 76 into force only for a specified purpose or in relation to a specified area may—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide for that provision or section to be in force for that purpose or in relation to that area for a specified period;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make transitional or saving provision relating to that provision or section ceasing to be in force at the end of the specified period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Regulations containing provision permitted by subsection (8)(a) may be amended by subsequent regulations under this section so as to continue any provision of Part 3 or section 76 in for

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-10"><num>(10)</num><content>The power of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland to make an order under this section is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Irelan

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Any provision which the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland could make by regulations under section 86 may be made by the Department by an order under this section.</content>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Short title</heading><content>This Act may be cited as the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.</content></section>

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