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
The Reluctant Witness 19
When the Victim withdraws Support 20 - 21
Prosecuting against the Wishes of the Victim 22 - 23
Avoidance of Delay 24 - 26
Bail 27 - 29
Binding Over 30 - 32
Offence against Public Justice 33
Support for Witness at Court 34 - 35
Status of Spouse 36 - 38
Sentencing 39 - 41
Conclusion 42
General 43
 

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Oct 5, 2009