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Domestic violence
 
The Domestic Violence Act, first introduced in 1976 enables women to obtain a court order against their violent husband or partner. 

The British Crime Survey 2004 showed that one in four women and one in six men have suffered domestic violence at some point in their lives.

 
 
 
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