You Can Take Legal Action Against Domestic Abuse

As of 2022, domestic abuse and coercive control is legally defined as a criminal offence in Northern Ireland

Listed below is information on the existing legislation around domestic abuse and resources to help you take action

Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act
Protection from Stalking act
Other Criminal Charges
Clare's Law
Violent Offence Prevention Orders

All acts of domestic abuse preformed after the 21st of February 2022 fall under the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act. If domestic abuse was preformed before this date it may fall under other criminal charges

Please note the information attached through this page is not legal advice, for more comprehensive advice contact a solicitor

Non-Molestation Order
Occupation Order
Protection from harassment order
Sarah's Law
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