Oldham joins domestic abuse protection scheme across Greater Manchester
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) have been rolled out in Oldham, making it the 10th and final borough in Greater Manchester to implement the scheme. The orders, introduced by the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, provide more flexible and longer-term protection for victims of domestic abuse, including physical violence, sexual abuse, financial control, and coercive behaviour. Since the first rollout, Greater Manchester Police has secured over 870 DAPOs and made more than 460 arrests for breaches. Over the past year, GMP has seen 2,000 fewer domestic abuse cases across Greater Manchester, with DAPOs playing a major role in reducing repeat offending.