The Protection Against Domestic Violence Act CAP. 151Section 14 of The Protection Against Domestic Violence Act CAP. 151: Counselling.
(1) The Court may, taking into account the circumstances of each case, direct the parties to participate in counselling and conciliation programmes or any other programme that is acceptable to the Court.
(2) The counselling provided shall be aimed at ensuring respect for the law prohibiting domestic violence, the promotion of a protective environment for all within the family and the promotion of harmonious domestic relations between and among the parties.
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