A Bill to make provision for the investigation of allegations of domestic violence, for duties on the police in respect of domestic violence, for risk assessment and training in connection with related criminal proceedings in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
This bill aims to improve how domestic violence reports are investigated in England and Wales. It creates duties on the police to respond consistently to such allegations and introduces risk assessment and training linked to related cases, with the goal of better protecting victims and improving safety outcomes. It also covers other connected measures to support the handling of domestic violence in the criminal justice system.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee scrutiny for detailed examination.
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