Explanatory note

These Regulations are the fourth commencement regulations made under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (“the Act”). They bring into force sections 62 (for specified purposes) and 67 on 19th May 2022, section 70 and Schedule 2 on 7th June 2022, and section 64 on 14th June 2022.

An impact assessment has not been published for these Regulations as no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen independent of the provisions these Regulations bring into force. An impact assessment has been published in relation to the Act and copies can be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ, or from this website:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1007463/DA_Act_2021_Impact_Assessment.pdf