A Bill to make provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.
The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill would give employees who are victims of domestic abuse a right to paid safe leave to seek safety and support. It creates a legal entitlement to paid time off for affected workers, with employers obliged to provide it. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to Committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further readings and consideration by the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 16 January 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.