Changing the Law is Only Ever Part of the Solution
In order for reforms to be felt there has to be a change in attitudes as well.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 came into force back in April and makes sweeping changes to our understanding of what constitutes domestic abuse in the UK. As well as creating greater protections for victims and establishing a Domestic Abuse Commissioner, the Act offers a new definition of domestic abuse that goes beyond physical violence and also encompass…