|
|
|
|
 |
Where am I now? Lawlink > Law Reform Commission > Publications > Discussion Paper 45 (2002) - Apprehended Violence Orders: Part 15A of the Crimes Act
Discussion Paper 45 (2002) - Apprehended Violence Orders: Part 15A of the Crimes Act Contents Terms of reference 1. INTRODUCTION
Major issues canvassed Inherent difficulties in the review of AVOs Preliminary consultations Our need for feedback 2. HISTORY OF AVOS LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
The Crimes (Domestic Violence) Amendment Act 1982 Amendments since 1982 Expansion beyond domestic relationships 1993 to 1996
Firearms Family law
Survey of Magistrates Model Domestic Violence Laws Criminal Law Review Division Review 3. POLICY OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES OF AVOS SHOULD THE OBJECTS BE EXTENDED? 4. ASSESSING THE OBJECTIVES
Effectiveness studies 5. ABUSE OF AVOS
The interaction between ADVOs and contact orders Abuse of ADVOs
Costs Other measures 6. STRUCTURE OF PART 15A SEPARATE AVO LEGISLATION? SEPARATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION? 7. DEFINITIONAL ISSUES 8. APPLYING FOR AN AVO
POLICE APPLICATIONS WHAT IF THE PERSON SEEKING PROTECTION WANTS TO WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION? 9. AVOS AND VULNERABLE GROUPS
People from non-English speaking backgrounds People in rural and remote areas People with a disability Older people Children and young people 10. GRANTING AN AVO TYPES OF AVOS
Telephone interim orders Final orders Orders made by consent Ex parte orders Standard orders
When can the court choose whether or not to make an AVO? 11. CONSEQUENCES OF AN AVO WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE COURT MAKES AN AVO?
Consequences for the defendant
Consequences for the defendant
12. MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES CROSS APPLICATIONS MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS VARIATION AND REVOCATION THE APPEALS PROCESS 13. STALKING AND INTIMIDATION
Mens rea – the intention to cause fear of harm Defences and exclusions |
|||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||
