Not exact matches
The mother had never lodged a
domestic violence complaint against the
alleged perpetrator.
2017 election, but included within the June Queen's speech was a promise of a Courts Bill, which will «end direct cross examination of
domestic violence victims by their
alleged perpetrators in the family courts».
A DVPN and DVPO can be used to provide immediate protection to a victim of
domestic abuse where there is not enough evidence for the police to charge an
alleged perpetrator.
Primary legislation could be introduced with «urgency» to ban
alleged domestic abuse
perpetrators from cross-examining their victims in the family courts.
If
domestic violence is a concern for you, whether you are a victim, or whether you believe your spouse may
allege that you are a
perpetrator of
domestic violence, you should immediately consult with a lawyer, even if you are not yet ready to begin the divorce process.
Introduce measures to protect victims of
domestic abuse from cross-examination by their
alleged perpetrators.