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OverviewThe Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. They offer expert commentary on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation accompanying a full copy of the Act itself.Domestic abuse and violence have been variously tackled within the criminal and civil process. For the last decade violence against women and girls has been the focus for front line professionals in the statutory and voluntary sector and for those campaigning for law reform, culiminating in the enactment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.The Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is divided into four Parts. Part One will examine the context and background to the Act, providing a quick and accessible overview of the Act. Part Two breaks the Act down in full, providing a definition, meaning, and interpretation, as well as applications, or predicted applications, of use to practitioners practicing within the courts. Part Three considers the ongoing campaign for reform and the very latest developments which may have a bearing on practice, while also acknowledging and critiquing the limitations and omissions in the Act. The full text of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is reprinted in Part Four.This Blackstone's Guide will explore the Act's provisions in a structured, sequential manner, with full consideration of the Act's coverage and its limitations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Susan Edwards , David Malone , Gillian Jones QCPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.596kg ISBN: 9780192870513ISBN 10: 0192870513 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 23 March 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPart 1 1: Susan Edwards: The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - A Snapshot 2: Susan Edwards: Domestic Violence and Abuse - Context and Background Part 2 3: Vanessa Bettinson: Definition of 'Domestic Abuse' 4: Susan Edwards and Frank Mullane: The Domestic Abuse Commissioner (and Domestic Homicide Reviews) 5: Martin O'Neill: Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Orders - Definitions, Breaches, and The Police Role 6: David Malone: Domestic Abuse Protection Orders - The Court Procedure 7: Martin O'Neill: Breaches of Orders - Notification and Police Powers 8: David Malone and Martin O'Neill: Variation of Orders, Court Procedure and Other Provisions Including Electronic Monitoring 9: Gillian Jones KC: Powers to Make Other Orders in Court Proceedings Under This Part 10: Gill Hague, Sophie Jarrett and Tina Hemingway: Local Authority Support and Local Partnership Boards 11: Gillian Jones KC: Special Measures for Victims and Witnesses 12: Vanessa Bettinson, Andy Phippen and Emma Bond: Offences Involving Abusive or Violent Behaviour (S. 68) 13: Nogah Ofer, Felicia Davy, Jonathan Herring and Susan Edwards: Offences Involving Abusive Or Violent Behaviour (S. 70- 71) 14: David Malone: Offences Committed Outside UK 15: Martin O'Neill, Matthew Bland and Vicki Mclellan: Offenders, Police and Prosecution 16: Stephanie Harrison KC, Marina Sergides and Susan Edwards: Homelessness, Charging 17: Pragna Patel, Janaya Walker, Fazeela Ishmael, Rob George and Susan Edwards: Immigration, Contact Centres, Powers of Secretary of State 18: Martin O'Neill, Susan Edwards and David Malone: Schedules Part 3 19: Pragna Patel and Janaya Walker: The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - Excluding Migrant Women 20: Katy Swaine Williams: The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - Excluding Defences for Victims Who Offend or Allegedly Offend in the Context of Domestic Abuse Appendix Copy of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021ReviewsThe book includes a well-written clarion call for better professional practice. Those specialising in this area will cheer at this. Finally, the book contains an annex of the full text of DAA 2021 for reference. This is an excellent handbook for any lawyer embarking on this area of law. * Cris McCurley, Partner at Ben Hoare Bell LLP * The guide includes a copy of the act itself, a list of 'need to know' cases and a very helpful index. It is an important supplement to an extremely important piece of legislation. * Letitia Egan, Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, London, Law Society Gazette * Author InformationSusan Edwards is Professor of Law at the University of Buckingham David Malone is Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South Gillian Jones QC is a barrister at Red Lion Chambers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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