A Bill to make provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Alex McIntyreLabour (Co-op)
26 February 2026
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The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill would create a new statutory right for employed people who are victims of domestic abuse to take paid safe leave. This leave is intended to help them seek safety, access support, and make necessary arrangements while keeping their job secure. The bill sets out how the entitlement should work and related provisions to support its practical operation.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons as of 17 April 2026, having had its 1st Reading on 7 January 2025. It will progress to committee and further stages in due course.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 7 January under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
