Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on Women's Charter (Family Violence and Other Matters) (Amendment) Bill
What is the rationale for proposed changes to the definition of family violence, including removing the element of intent and adapting it mainly from the definition of “abuse” in the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018? Will there be guidance on how it should be interpreted, especially as it will be used as the basis for wide-ranging powers that can be enforced by newly created “protectors”? Will there be safeguards against abuse of the protectors’ powers and will alleged perpetrators have avenues for review or appeal? MP Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked these questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Jul 4).
What is the rationale for proposed changes to the definition of family violence, including removing the element of intent and adapting it mainly from the definition of “abuse” in the Vulnerable Adults Act 2018? Will there be guidance on how it should be interpreted, especially as it will be used as the basis for wide-ranging powers that can be enforced by newly created “protectors”? Will there be safeguards against abuse of the protectors’ powers and will alleged perpetrators have avenues for review or appeal? MP Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked these questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Jul 4).
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