New Bill pilot scheme to boost domestic violence orders

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New Bill pilot scheme to boost domestic violence orders

A pilot scheme is set to be launched to trial new protection orders aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence.

Date - 3rd March 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Police dealing with domestic violence cases will be able to apply to courts for an offender to undergo treatment or behavioural change programmes as part of new government legislation. The Domestic Abuse Bill has been brought back by the government...

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