The definition emphasises that domestic abuse is not just physical violence, but can also encompass emotional, controlling or coercive, and economic abuse.

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 definition is the first legal, cross-governmental definition of domestic abuse in the UK.

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

What is domestic abuse?

Definition

What is domestic abuse?

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the behaviour is abusive

16+

they are personally connected

both are aged over 16

Behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is “domestic abuse” if:

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Definition

The definition states:

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