Part 1Offence as to domestic abuse

Meaning given to key expressions

I110Meaning of references to behaviour

1

Subsections (2) to (4) explain what is meant by the references to behaviour in this Part.

2

Behaviour is behaviour of any kind, including (for example)—

a

saying or otherwise communicating something as well as doing something,

b

intentionally failing—

i

to do something,

ii

to say or otherwise communicate something.

3

Behaviour directed at a person is such behaviour however carried out, including (in particular)—

a

by way of conduct towards property,

b

through making use of a third party,

as well as behaviour in a personal or direct manner.

4

A course of behaviour involves behaviour on at least two occasions.