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Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

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The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 strengthened protection for victims of domestic violence, created the offence of causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult, and established the Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses.

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  • Made breach of a non-molestation order a criminal offence (s.1)
  • Common assault made an arrestable offence
  • Causing or allowing death/serious harm of a child or vulnerable adult (s.5) — household members liable
  • Victims' Commissioner established
  • Code of Practice for Victims of Crime
  • Restraining orders available on acquittal (s.12)

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2012 — Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012

Extended s.5 offence to cover serious physical harm as well as death.