The Blackstone's Guide series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. They offer expert commentary on the scope, extent, and effects of the legislation accompanying a full copy of the Act itself. Domestic abuse and violence have been variously tackled within the criminal and civil process. For the last decade violence against women and girls has been the focus for front line professionals in the statutory and voluntary sector and for those campaigning for law reform, culiminating in the enactment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is divided into four Parts. Part One will examine the context and background to the Act, providing a quick and accessible overview of the Act. Part Two breaks the Act down in full, providing a definition, meaning, and interpretation, as well as applications, or predicted applications, of use to practitioners practicing within the courts. Part Three considers the ongoing campaign for reform and the very latest developments which may have a bearing on practice, while also acknowledging and critiquing the limitations and omissions in the Act. The full text of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is reprinted in Part Four. This Blackstone's Guide will explore the Act's provisions in a structured, sequential manner, with full consideration of the Act's coverage and its limitations.

About the Author
Susan Edwards is Professor of Law at the University of Buckingham David Malone is Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South Gillian Jones QC is a barrister at Red Lion Chambers.

Reviews
The book includes a well-written clarion call for better professional practice. Those specialising in this area will cheer at this. Finally, the book contains an annex of the full text of DAA 2021 for reference. This is an excellent handbook for any lawyer embarking on this area of law. * Cris McCurley, Partner at Ben Hoare Bell LLP *
The guide includes a copy of the act itself, a list of 'need to know' cases and a very helpful index. It is an important supplement to an extremely important piece of legislation. * Letitia Egan, Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, London, Law Society Gazette *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192870513
Author Susan Edwards
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 596g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 159mm * 21mm