
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 1 August 2026.
2 
1 August 2026 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021—
(a) sections 2 and 3 for the purposes of Part 2,
(b) section 22.
MAIRI MCALLAN
A member of the Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
16th December 2025