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
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The Domestic Violence (Legal Framework) Bill would set out how allegations of domestic violence should be investigated in England and Wales. It would place duties on the police, introduce a formal risk assessment process, and require training related to domestic violence within criminal proceedings.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in February 2014.
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26 Feb 2014
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