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HO publishes factsheet on accommodation-based domestic abuse support duty

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Published on: 23 September 2021

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LNB News 23/09/2021

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Issue Date: 23 September 2021

Published Date: 23 September 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

The Home Office (HO) has published a factsheet on the statutory duty placed on local authorities by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 to provide support for victims of domestic abuse and their children within safe accommodation. The factsheet provides information on how the measures will be achieved, the types of support that will be offered and details on representation, funding, the future of the policy, applicability and monitoring. The HO expects that the statutory duty will come into effect in September 2021.

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