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Domestic Abuse Announcement
05 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the introduction of a new Statutory Duty on Tier One local authorities under the Domestic Abuse Bill to provide safe accommodation for victims of domestic abuse.
Action Requested
I am announcing a £6 million Domestic Abuse Capacity Building Fund to help local authorities prepare for the implementation of this duty, which will commence in April 2021. I also invite comments on the proposed funding allocation methodology through a consultation and encourage engagement with local domestic abuse services.
Key Facts
- The new Statutory Duty commences in April 2021.
- A £6 million Domestic Abuse Capacity Building Fund is announced to support Tier One local authorities.
- The fund will be allocated equally among unitary and metropolitan authorities, county councils, the Greater London Association for London boroughs, and the Council of the Isles of Scilly.
- Guidance on using the fund and workshops are provided by officials.
- A consultation is launched to seek views on funding allocation methodology.
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