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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order launch

27 November 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Jess Phillips Lab Birmingham Yardley

Crime & Law EnforcementPolicing & Resources

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Key points

  • The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 enables the launch of Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order pilots.
  • The pilot programme will operate in Greater Manchester, three London boroughs, and under the British Transport Police.
  • Police statutory guidance will be published to support the effective implementation of DAPNs and DAPOs.

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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