Domestic abuse policy

Scope

This policy applies to all residents of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and any persons who may approach the council as a victim of Domestic Abuse.

Effective Date:

March 2025

Review Date:

March 2028 unless legislation, statutory guidance or otherwise required. 

Author:

Nuvin Ramiah (ASB & Community Safety Manager) 

Policy Owned by:

Nuvin Ramiah (ASB & Community Safety Manager)

Statute:

The Children Act 1989

Housing Act 1996

Family Law Act 1996

Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Data Protection Act 2018

Crime & Disorder Act 1998 S.17

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Homelessness Act 2002

Homelessness Reduction Act 2017

Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

Civil Partnership Act 2004

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

Serious Crime Act 2015

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Housing Act 1985 

Protection from Harassment Act 1997

National Standards:

Strategy to end violence against women and girls: 2021 to 2024 & position statement on male victims

Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities