Non-physical and economic abuse are to be included in the first legal definition of domestic abuse as part of a landmark overhaul of the law.
Under the draft laws, a wide range of measures will also include domestic abusers being banned from cross-examining victims in family courts.
The home secretary said the changes would “bolster protection for victims”.
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