<p>The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is a landmark piece of legislation and the result of extensive scrutiny by Parliament. In this special episode of the 'Why Parliament Works' podcast to mark Royal Assent - the moment when the bill becomes an Act of Parliament - Minister for Safeguarding Victoria Atkins discusses her work with MPs and peers to improve the legislation, which aims to improve the lives of millions of people.</p> <p>A video version of this interview is also available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofOV68X9GX0&amp;t=1087s</p>

Why Parliament Works

Leader of the House of Commons

S2 E12: Victoria Atkins on the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

APR 29, 202124 MIN
Why Parliament Works

S2 E12: Victoria Atkins on the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

APR 29, 202124 MIN

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<p>The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is a landmark piece of legislation and the result of extensive scrutiny by Parliament. In this special episode of the 'Why Parliament Works' podcast to mark Royal Assent - the moment when the bill becomes an Act of Parliament - Minister for Safeguarding Victoria Atkins discusses her work with MPs and peers to improve the legislation, which aims to improve the lives of millions of people.</p> <p>A video version of this interview is also available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofOV68X9GX0&amp;t=1087s</p>