Changes to legislation: There are currently no known outstanding effects for Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 (repealed 1.10.1997).

1976 c.50

An Act to amend the law relating to matrimonial injunction; to provide the police with powers of arrest for the breach of injunction in cases of domestic violence; to amend section 1(2) of the Matrimonial Homes Act 1967; to make provision for varying rights of occupation where both spouses have the same rights in the matrimonial home; and for purposes connected therewith.

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