This title provides a comprehensive overview of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, with analysis of all measures contained in the Act and procedural developments including new crimes of forced marriage and coercive control. It also explores the related criminal legislation concerning victims of crime and other criminal legislation dealing with related offences.
This is an invaluable guide for solicitors, barristers, judges, social workers and rights groups and organisations seeking a practical and easily digestible explanation of recent case law and changes to this area of the law, such as the protections now available to victims of domestic violence including giving evidence by live television link.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Child and Family Law online service.
