Civil Society Covenant

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Safeguarding people at risk of domestic abuse

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  1. Overview

    How the law encourages public bodies to ensure that individuals affected by domestic abuse are supported and perpetrators are held accountable

  2. Legal definition of domestic abuse

    How the law defines domestic abuse

  3. Key duties

    Duties of public bodies to act to protect individuals at risk of domestic abuse

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