A Bill to create certain domestic abuse aggravated offences; and for connected purposes.
This bill would create new aggravated offences linked to domestic abuse and set out when ordinary domestic abuse offences should carry enhanced penalties. It focuses on cases with aggravating factors such as serious harm, the victim’s vulnerability, the offender’s history of abuse, or the use of weapons. The aim is to improve protection for victims and to increase accountability for perpetrators.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes, it will move on to committee scrutiny for detailed consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
Order for Second Reading on Friday 31 October, read and discharged.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 9 December 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.