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Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order launch
27 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The announcement of a pilot programme for Domestic Abuse Protection Notices (DAPNs) and Orders (DAPOs) under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Action Requested
The launch of DAPN and DAPO pilots in Greater Manchester, three London boroughs, British Transport Police, with additional sites to follow. This includes publishing police statutory guidance on these measures to support their effective use by law enforcement agencies.
Key Facts
- The new DAPNs and DAPOs aim to protect individuals from all forms of domestic abuse, including controlling or coercive behaviour.
- Breach of requirements imposed by a DAPO can lead to up to five years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
- The pilot programme will initially cover Greater Manchester Police, three London boroughs with Metropolitan Police Service (Croydon, Bromley and Sutton), and British Transport Police.
- Two additional sites, North Wales Police and Cleveland Police, are scheduled for early 2025.
- A public consultation on draft statutory guidance was conducted for eight weeks in February 2024.
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