Domestic abuse is a widespread issue that affects more than a quarter of women, suggesting, that women are more likely to be subjected to abuse more than men. During the Covid-19 pandemic the government has exhibited a considerable interest to address the concerns on the prevalence of domestic abuse to better protect victims.2 The increased rates of domestic abuse3 during the pandemic resulted in the implementation of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.4 This Act is introduced to strengthen the effectiveness of the justice system in safeguarding domestic abuse victims and bringing perpetrators to justice.5 This dissertation explores the legal aspects of domestic abuse and commences with a review on the literature of domestic abuse. This dissertation proceeds with the analysis in identifying the origins and effects of domestic abuse and what support is available for domestic abuse victims. For this purpose, this dissertation reflects its main emphasis on the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, evaluating that the Act could go further to ensure all women are protected under this new legislation.