the terms "domestic violence" and "domestic abuse" are used interchangeably and sometimes this leads to the misunderstanding that some kind of physical violence is necessary. This is not the case so it is worth reading the guidance to get an idea of what kind of abusive behaviour...
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/885020/CCS207_CCS0520583832-002_Explanatory_Memo_to_CP_232_PRINT.pdf Go to para 7.2 second bullet point which explains the policy background for the expansion of protection against domestic abuse in the E...
agreed - but annex 1 of Appendix EU was amended in August 2020 to to extend protection to all family members who have been the victims of domestic abuse. That includes durable partners. I set out that other link as it has a explanation of what amounts to domestic abuse. It is not just physical abuse.
