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Domestic Abuse Bill

A Bill To make provision in relation to domestic abuse; to make provision for and in connection with the establishment of a Domestic Abuse Commissioner; to prohibit cross-examination in person in family proceedings in certain circumstances; to make provision about certain violent or sexual offences, and offences involving other abusive behaviour, committed outside the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

4 November 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Domestic Abuse Bill aims to strengthen protections for victims, set up a Domestic Abuse Commissioner to oversee policy and enforcement, and restrict cross-examination in person in family proceedings in certain circumstances. It also makes provision about violent or sexual offences, and other abusive behaviour, committed outside the United Kingdom. The bill is currently in Committee stage in the House of Commons, with MPs considering amendments made by the Lords and voting on motions to disagree with those amendments.

Key Points

  • Creates a Domestic Abuse Commissioner to oversee policy, reporting and safeguarding in this area.
  • Prohibits cross-examination in person in family proceedings in certain circumstances to protect victims and witnesses.
  • Extends the reach of some offences to acts committed outside the UK and sets out related cross-border enforcement provisions.
  • Addresses other connected purposes as part of wider reforms to crime and justice relating to domestic abuse.
  • MPs have been voting on whether to disagree with Lords amendments, indicating ongoing scrutiny after Lords’ revisions.

Progress

The bill is at Committee stage in the Commons. It has gone through the Lords with amendments, and MPs are voting to disagree with those amendments as part of the bill’s passage.

Voting

Across the 15 recorded votes to disagree with Lords Amendments, the Conservative Party consistently supported the government’s position, while Labour and other opposition parties largely opposed. (Conservatives were in favour; Labour and Lib Dems mostly against; other parties varied.)

Who is affected?

Victims and survivors of domestic abuse and their families (including children)People involved in family proceedings (e.g., applicants, respondents, witnesses)Judicial, police, and prosecutorial professionalsSocial services, safeguarding and child protection servicesDomestic abuse charities, support services and NGOsPeople who commit violent or sexual offences overseas (and related cross-border enforcement)Public authorities and professionals working in cross-border cases related to domestic abuse

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 15 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Reform UKGenerally For
65 / 8
ConservativeGenerally For
1129 / 158
Democratic Unionist PartyMixed
26 / 48
Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally Against
4 / 22
Plaid CymruGenerally Against
4 / 22
Liberal DemocratGenerally Against
22 / 143
IndependentGenerally Against
6 / 39
Your PartyGenerally Against
2 / 13
Labour (Co-op)Generally Against
281 / 1924
Scottish National PartyGenerally Against
0 / 24
Sinn FéinMixed
0 / 0
SpeakerMixed
0 / 0

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Domestic Abuse

1 Jan 1970
A General Election has been called and Parliament is no longer sitting. The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before Dissolution. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (23)

Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 31 October 2019 at Public Bill Committee Stage
Bill proceedings: CommonsCommons
1 Nov 2019
All proceedings up to 31 October 2019 at Public Bill Committee Stage
Bill proceedings: CommonsCommons
1 Nov 2019
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 31 October 2019
Amendment PaperCommons
31 Oct 2019
Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 29 October 2019
Bill proceedings: CommonsCommons
30 Oct 2019
Notices of Amendments as at 29 October 2019
Amendment PaperCommons
30 Oct 2019
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 29 October 2019
Amendment PaperCommons
29 Oct 2019
Notices of Amendments as at 25 October 2019
Amendment PaperCommons
28 Oct 2019
Schedule of meetings
Press noticesCommons
28 Oct 2019
Letter from Victoria Atkins MP to Carolyn Harris MP regarding points raised in the second reading debate
Will write lettersUnassigned
24 Oct 2019
Notices of Amendments as at 23 October 2019
Amendment PaperCommons
24 Oct 2019

Parliamentary Votes (15)