Explanatory Memorandum

Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021

2021 CHAPTER 2

1 March 2021

Commentary on Sections

Part 1, Chapter 2 – Aggravation as to Domestic Abuse

Section 19: Establishing connection by notice

This section provides a process for establishing, by means of a proposal made by the prosecution in proceedings for the offence, that two individuals are personally connected.  The personal connection will be taken to be established unless challenged under the process set out for this.