Explanatory Memorandum

Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021

2021 CHAPTER 2

1 March 2021

Commentary on Sections

Part 1, Chapter 1 – Offence of Domestic Abuse

Section 7: How notice is to be served

This section provides for the service of notices where a relationship, that is two individuals being personally connected, is challenged under section 6.  It sets out the process to be applied and the meaning of key terms and their application.