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<p>Protecting women from violence is a key priority for the Government. We have strengthened
the law in this area through the introduction of the Domestic Violence Disclosure
Scheme and a number of new offences to protect victims. The annual Violence against
Women and Girls report published by the Crown Prosecution Service on 25 June shows
the number of convictions for domestic abuse have risen to their highest volume ever.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Marriage Allowance allows a basic rate taxpayer to transfer
10 per cent of their personal allowance to their spouse or civil partner. Only the
transferor can make this transfer to their spouse or partner, and they can revoke
this transfer at any point they wish.</p><p> </p>
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