The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (‘The
Act’) introduces a broad range of new measures designed to
strengthen the UK response to domestic abuse.
Part 4 of Act places a duty on each tier one local authority in
England to:
• Assess the need for accommodation-based support for victims
of domestic abuse (and their children) in their area.
• Prepare and publish a strategy for the provision of such
support in their area, with regard to the needs assessment.
The report sets out the IWC’s first strategy for the
provision of support in safe accommodation.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities or those working in two or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Electoral Divisions affected: (All Electoral Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2021
Decision due: 16 Dec 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health (archived 19 May 2023)
Lead director: Director of Public Health
Consultees
Partnership consultation.