Civil legal services: Definition of domestic violence4

1

In paragraph 12 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act (victims of domestic violence and family matters), in sub-paragraph (9) for the definition of “domestic violence” substitute—

  • “domestic violence” means any incident, or pattern of incidents, of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (whether psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between individuals who are associated with each other;

2

In paragraph 28 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act (immigration: victims of domestic violence and indefinite leave to remain) in sub-paragraph (5) for the definition of “domestic violence” substitute—

  • “domestic violence” means any incident, or pattern of incidents, of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (whether psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between individuals who are associated with each other (within the meaning of section 62 of the Family Law Act 19964);

3

In paragraph 29 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act (immigration: victims of domestic violence and residence cards), in sub-paragraph (4) for the definition of “domestic violence” substitute—

  • “domestic violence” means any incident, or pattern of incidents, of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (whether psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between individuals who are associated with each other (within the meaning of section 62 of the Family Law Act 1996);