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WWA supports Welsh Government's 6 Nations Domestic Abuse Campaign

Communities Minister, Carl Sargeant launched a campaign today (3rd Feb) to tackle the increased levels of domestic violence that occur around the time of major sporting events such as the Six Nations rugby tournament.

First Minister launches Christmas domestic abuse campaign with WWA's support

Today (5th December), the Welsh Government launched their Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse. The launch took place in Cardiff City Centre, where a giant Letter to Santa was set up to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of domestic abuse on children and young people. This is the second stage of the Welsh Government's "Live Fear Free" campaign to tackle violence against women in Wales.

Minister, Cardiff Devils and Cardiff City FC speak out against VAW for White Ribbon Day

"Domestic abuse is a hidden problem but it affects so many women and children in Wales - the statistics are shocking. We are proud to support Welsh Women's Aid in their vital work supporting women and children. It's vital that men take a stand against violence towards women and for that reason we're supporting the White Ribbon Campaign."

TAKE ACTION NOW: SAVE LEGAL AID

Next Monday 31 October, the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will be debated by MPs in the House of Commons.

“Light a Candle” to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women

BAWSO Women’s Aid and Welsh Women’s Aid are organising this year’s annual ecumenical "Light a Candle" service in Llandaff Cathedral to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women ("White Ribbon Day"), please see the agenda.

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Legal Protection

CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998

This Act places a statutory duty on local partnerships to develop strategies to tackle and reduce the incidence of domestic abuse. This section allows magistrates to issue an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) against anyone who has acted in an anti-social manner.

Anti-social behaviour is defined as behaviour which has caused or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as oneself. Magistrates may issue an ASBO if it is proven that the perpetrator acted in an anti-social manner and an order is necessary to protect persons in the area in which his anti-social behaviour took place.

If the case against the perpetrator is successful, he will be issued with an ASBO prohibiting him from doing certain things to prevent further anti-social behaviour. Such an order is likely to include prohibiting him from entering certain areas or approaching individuals involved.

It is an offence to breach an ASBO without reasonable excuse, punishable by a fine and/ or imprisonment of 6 months if it is heard in the Magistrates Court and a fine and/or imprisonment of up to five years if it is heard in the Crown Court.