Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill

What stage is the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill at?

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill?

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill was sponsored by Alex McIntyre.

When was the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 7 January 2025, at first reading.

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