Domestic Abuse

Question 1

What section covers Non-Fatal Strangulation?

Answer 1

Section 70 Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Question 2

What is the definition of domestic abuse under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021?

Answer 2

The behaviour of a person towards another is “domestic abuse” if both are each aged 16 or over and are personally connected to each other, and the behaviour is abusive

Question 3

What types of relationships are considered “personally connected”, in relation to Domestic Abuse?

Answer 3

• Intimate partners
• Ex-partners
• Family members
• Individuals who share responsibility for a child

Question 4

If two people are personally connected, but do not live in the same house, is it still domestic abuse?

Answer 4

Yes, as long as they are personally connected there is no requirement for them to live together

Question 5

What does ‘PEEPS’ stand for?

Types of domestic abuse

Answer 5

Physical
Emotional
Economic
Psychological
Sexual

Question 6

Is it a defence under Section 70 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 if a person recklessly causes serious harm to another, but they consented to the harm?

Answer 6

No, you cannot consent to serious harm

Question 7

What section and legislation covers coercive or controlling behaviour?

Answer 7

Section 76 Serious Crime Act 2015

Question 8

Section 76 Serious Crime Act 2015: Points to Prove

Answer 8

• Behaviour that is controlling or coercive
• Both are personally connected
  AND
• Serious effect on the victim
  AND
• Offender knows this

Question 9

What two types of orders are available to police in Domestic Abuse cases?

Answer 9

Domestic Violence Protection Order
Domestic Abuse Protection Order (only in trial period)

Question 10

What two types of notices are available to police in Domestic Abuse cases?

Answer 10

Domestic Violence Protection Notice
Domestic Abuse Protection Notice

Question 11

In relation to officer domestic abuse witness statements, what does ‘AFRAID’ stand for?

Answer 11

Allegation
Fear
Reluctance
Adverse
Injury
Demeanour