A draft Domestic Abuse Bill, published by government on 21 January 2019, included proposals to introduce the first statutory definition of domestic abuse, new legal protections for victims and a range of measures to support women and children.
However, the bill was dropped following the proroguing of parliament earlier this week. Amid concern among charities, Johnson has pledged to reintroduce the legislation in the Queen's Speech, when parliament returns on 14 October.
Research suggests up to 800,000 children live in homes where domestic abuse occurs, with some being emotionally damaged by the experience.
Johnson tweeted that the government is "fully committed to tackling the issue".
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