Domestic abuse victims will be legally guaranteed secure homes under new plan announced by the Prime Minister Theresa May announced the Domestic Abuse Bill today to bolster protection She said: 'I've vowed to leave no stone unturned in tackling domestic abuse' Bill also prevent cross examination of victims by their abusers in family courtsBy Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:56 BST, 12 May 2019 | Updated: 10:41 BST, 13 May 2019 13 shares 95 Viewcomments Theresa May has vowed to end the postcode lottery in support for those fleeing domestic abuse. Thousands seeking refuge from abusive and violent relationships could be better protected by a new legal duty for councils to provide secure homes for them and their children. The Prime Minister was today announcing the new policy to end the variation across the country and bolster protection in the Domestic Abuse Bill, which is being considered by MPs. ‘I’ve always vowed to leave no stone unturned in tackling domestic abuse,’ she said. ‘This abhorrent crime has no place in our country. ‘Today we are ending the postcode lottery by placing on local authorities a legal duty to deliver support, including secure housing, to survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Theresa May has vowed to end the postcode lottery in support for those fleeing domestic abuse as she launched a new plan at a west London charity today (pictured) Sandra Horley, of the charity Refuge, welcomed the decision to place a legal duty on councils, which she said ‘could put these life-saving services on a secure financial footing for the first time’ The Domestic Abuse Bill will introduce the first statutory government definition of domestic abuse to specifically include economic abuse and controlling and manipulative non-physical abuse Whoever you are, wherever you live and whatever the abuse you face, you will have access to the services you need to be safe.’ The Domestic Abuse Bill will introduce the first statutory government definition of domestic abuse to specifically include economic abuse and controlling and manipulative non-physical abuse. It will establish a Domestic Abuse Commissioner and will also prohibit the cross-examination of victims by their abusers in family courts. Sandra Horley, of the charity Refuge, welcomed the decision to place a legal duty on councils, which she said ‘could put these life-saving services on a secure financial footing for the first time’. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility