The Domestic Abuse Act 2020 has now officially come into force, giving the police and courts new powers.
The government says the act provides 'better protections for victims from all forms of abuse.'
Under the new legislation, financial or mental abuse, and coercive or controlling behaviour are now also offences, as well as physical abuse.
More information can be found on the government's Domestic Abuse webpage.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
Douglas-based Taxi firm stops operating
One of the Island's biggest taxi companies has stopped operating.
Questions raised over government tender for hygiene inspections
An MHK wants to know why the government is tendering for a private company to do food hygiene inspections.
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