Executive summary . This guidance is issued under section 84 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (‘the 2021 Act’) and has been formulated to set standards and promote best practice. The guidance therefore is aimed at statutory and non-statutory bodies working with victims, perpetrators and commissioning services, including the police, local authorities, and the NHS to increase awareness and inform their response to domestic abuse. It is also aimed at support organisations working with victims. ...