Explanatory note

These Regulations are the fifth commencement regulations made under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (“the Act”). They bring into force sections 65 and 66 of the Act on 21st July 2022, with transitional provision so that those sections do not apply in relation to proceedings which were started before 21st July 2022 and accordingly apply only to proceedings which are started on or after that date.

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