The Domestic Violence Act 2018 – Victims’ rights strengthened
Sarah Ryan looks at the reforms introduced by the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Sarah Ryan is an Associate in our Family Law Unit. The Domestic Violence Act 2018 (“the Act”) came into effect on 1st January 2019. The Act amends and consolidates the law on domestic violence and introduces changes that serve to strengthen the rights of victims of domestic violence who seek the protection of the courts. The following are a number of key changes introduced by the Act: Factors the
