Taking legal action
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If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you may want to take action against the perpetrator. This could prevent the abuse from recurring, get the perpetrator punished, or enable you to seek compensation.
Civil remedies
This page explains what options for civil action are available to victims of domestic violence.
Criminal offences
This page looks at how criminal law applies to domestic violence.
