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How does the law protect victims?

In this video, we asked our expert practitioners how the law in the UK protects victims of DVA.

Around the world, at least 119 countries have passed laws on domestic violence. 125 have laws on sexual harassment and 52 have laws on marital rape.

In this video, we asked our expert practitioners how the law in the UK protects victims of DVA.

What do you think?

Do you think the law does enough to protect victims? What protections exist where you live?
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