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Member

Speaking in the House of Commons on 24 June 2026

Debate

Bills Presented

Contribution

Ruth Jones presented a Bill to make provision about protection for pets and other domestic animals within domestic abuse proceedings, including through non-molestation orders and occupation orders; to amend the definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include abuse involving pets and domestic animals; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to cover pets and domestic animals; and for connected purposes.

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