# Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act of the Scottish Parliament to amend the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 by making provision in relation to harassment amounting to domestic abuse; to make breach of an interdict relating to domestic abuse with a power of arrest attached an offence; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 16th March 2011 and received Royal Assent on 20th April 2011

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2011/13/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/domestic-abuse-scotland-act-2011/introduction
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