Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill

Key Points

• - Creates new aggravated offences in domestic abuse cases, treating certain acts as more serious when domestic abuse is involved.
• - Includes connected provisions to support victims and enforcement, extending protections and options for prosecutors and courts.
• - Sponsored in the House of Commons by MP Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat).
• - Introduced in the Commons; first reading was on 9 December 2024 and it is now at the 2nd reading.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading in the Commons, where MPs will debate its principles before further scrutiny.