Controlling And Coercive Behaviour

Question 1

Define Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015

Answer 1

A person commits an offence if:

A) (A) repeatedly or continously engages in behaviour towards another person (B) that is coercive and controlling
B) At the time of the behaviour A + B are personally connected
C) The behaviour is having a serious effect on B
D) (A) Knows or ought to know that the behaviour will have a serious effect on (B)

Question 2

Define section 76 (4a) of the Serious Crime Act 2015

Answer 2

Causes victim to fear on at least 2 occasions that violence 2ill be used against them.

Question 3

Define section 76(4b) of the Serious Crime Act 2015

Answer 3

Causes the victim serious harm or distress which has a substantial adverse effect on their day to day activities.