Domestic Abuse Commissioner
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The Domestic Abuse Commissioner is a public position,[1] overseeing an independent advisory body of the same name. The position was created following the passing of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, effective on 29th April 2021, advocating for victims of domestic abuse.[2] This entails champions the voices of victims and survivors, engaging those with lived experience to help shape government policy and make recommendations on what more can be done to tackle domestic abuse.[1]
The Commissioner's work is politically independent, and the position of a commissioner lasts three years.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Domestic Abuse Commissioner reappointed for a second term". Home Office. HM Government. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Domestic Abuse 2021: Section 7", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 29 April 2021, 2021 c. 17 (s. 7), retrieved 3 July 2024
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