The Policy for Prosecuting Cases involving Domestic Violence

Contents

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Introduction

1 - 6
Definition of Domestic Violence7 - 10
Role of the Department of Justice 11 - 13
Charging Policy 14 - 17
Charging Practice 18
Avoidance of Delay19 - 20
Bail 21 - 22
Binding Over 23 - 25
Offence against Public Justice 26
The Reluctant Witness 27
Support for Witness at Court 28
When the Victim withdraws Support 29 -30
Prosecuting against the Wishes of the Victim31 - 32
Status of Spouse33 - 35
Sentencing36 - 37
Conclusion 38
General 39
 

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Aug 1, 2008