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In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— "alternative residence" means the premises or accommodation which an applicant is or has been compelled to seek or move into because of domestic vio…
In this Act, "violence" means— (a) abuse that includes— (i) child marriage; (ii) female genital mutilation; (iii) forced marriage; (iv) forced wife inheritance; (v) interference from in-laws; (vi) sex…
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a person shall be deemed to be in a domestic relationship with another person if the person— (a) is married to that other person; (b) has previously been married to t…
(1) For purposes of this Act, 'family member', means— (a) a spouse; (b) a child including an adopted child, a step-child and a foster child; (c) an adult son or daughter; (d) a parent; (e) a sibling;…
(1) A person to whom a complaint of domestic violence is made or who investigates any such complaint shall— (a) advise the complainant of all relief measures available to the complainant, including ac…
(1) Any person who reasonably suspects that an offence of domestic violence is being or has been committed may give such information to the police officers or any other person in authority. (2) Any pe…