Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill 2024-26


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

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

What is this Bill?

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill is a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Alex McIntyre.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

Yes. This Bill was introduced on 07 January 2025 and is currently before Parliament.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Alex McIntyre), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.

So is this going to become a law?

Ten Minute Rule Bills do not receive any legislative priority and will only become an Act of Parliament if there is unanimous consent of MPs.

However, the legislative proposal may be adopted by the Government, particularly if the proposed legislation can be implemented without a Bill.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Official Bill Page All Bill Debates

Next Event: Friday 20th June 2025 - 2nd reading

Last Event: Tuesday 7th January 2025 - 1st reading (Commons)

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons - 20%

Latest Key documents

Bill Debate
07/01/2025

Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages

20th June 2025
2nd reading (Commons)
7th January 2025
1st reading (Commons)