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This guide shows how the Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002 was amended by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

The changes came into force on 5 July 2021, by virtue of section 78(8) of the 2021 Act, and regulation 2(2) of The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2021.

The guide shows the amendments in red text, for ease of reference.

For the definition of domestic abuse, see sections 1 to 3 of the 2021 Act.

Note: legislation changes regularly. Always check that you are using the current version.