Introduction
1The purpose of this Act
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The purpose of this Act is to improve—
a
arrangements for the prevention of gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence;
b
arrangements for the protection of victims of gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence;
c
support for people affected by gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
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See section 24 for the definitions of “gender-based violence”, “domestic abuse” and “sexual violence”.