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The legislative framework for protecting victims of domestic abuse already applies to everyone, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation. <\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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The Coalition Government is currently consulting on whether the existing law on domestic abuse needs to be strengthened to offer better protection to victims.
The consultation is focused on whether a specific offence should be created that captures patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships, in line with the government\u2019s non-statutory definition of domestic abuse. As part of this consultation, we welcome views on how all victims can be better protected.
Details of the consultation can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-law-on-domestic-abuse<\/a><\/p>
The consultation closes on 15 October 2014, after which we will consider carefully the responses received to inform our proposals.<\/p>