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