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Zusatztext The book is authoritative, well ordered and well presented...The authors provide not only a clear exposition of the law, but also very practical advice as to how to apply it and, therefore, how to argue points on behalf of the alleged victims and the alleged perpetrators...Practitioners in the criminal field will find this excellent book just as useful as family lawyers. Informationen zum Autor Melanie Johnson is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers specialising in Family Law. She conducts seminars in domestic violence remedies and enforcement, and care proceedings. She is a member of the FLBA and has published an article on Domestic Violence and Part IV Family Law Act 1996 in 'The Review', a journal sponsored by the Solicitors Family Law Association.Elizabeth Lawson QC is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers specialising in Family Law and sits as a Deputy High Court Judge. Lindsay Adams is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers. She is head of the Crime Group and practises in the areas of criminal and family law. Along with Melanie Johnson she regularly conducts seminars in domestic violence remedies and enforcement, and care proceedings. Lindsay contributed to the Bar Council and CBA response to the White Paper, Justice for All, which was published in October 2002.Stephen Field is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers. He specialises in criminal law.John Lamb is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers. He was formerly the Head of the Crime Group at New Court Chambers before moving to 1 Pump Court in April 2003. He is a specialist criminal practitioner with extensive experience of sexual offences and violence in a domestic context. Klappentext The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation in thirty years, introducing new powers for the police and courts to tackle offenders whilst ensuring that victims get the support and protection they need. The Act received Royal Assent at the end of 2004. It will have a very significant impact on existing legislation and practice--notably the Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. This Guide provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It contains the full text of the Act, plus the text of key related legislation as amended by the Act. It is an essential tool for all criminal and family law practitioners faced with domestic violence cases. Zusammenfassung The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation. This title provides an analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It is suitable for criminal and family law practitioners. ...
Autorentext
Melanie Johnson is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers specialising in Family Law. She conducts seminars in domestic violence remedies and enforcement, and care proceedings. She is a member of the FLBA and has published an article on Domestic Violence and Part IV Family Law Act 1996 in 'The Review', a journal sponsored by the Solicitors Family Law Association.
Elizabeth Lawson QC is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers specialising in Family Law and sits as a Deputy High Court Judge.
Lindsay Adams is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers. She is head of the Crime Group and practises in the areas of criminal and family law. Along with Melanie Johnson she regularly conducts seminars in domestic violence remedies and enforcement, and care proceedings. Lindsay contributed to the Bar Council and CBA response to the White Paper, Justice for All, which was published in October 2002.
Stephen Field is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers. He specialises in criminal law.
John Lamb is a barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers. He was formerly the Head of the Crime Group at New Court Chambers before moving to 1 Pump Court in April 2003. He is a specialist criminal practitioner with extensive experience of sexual offences and violence in a domestic context.
Klappentext
The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation in thirty years, introducing new powers for the police and courts to tackle offenders whilst ensuring that victims get the support and protection they need. The Act received Royal Assent at the end of 2004. It will have a very significant impact on existing legislation and practice--notably the Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. This Guide provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It contains the full text of the Act, plus the text of key related legislation as amended by the Act. It is an essential tool for all criminal and family law practitioners faced with domestic violence cases.
Inhalt
Foreword by the Right Honourable Lord Justice Judge
1: Introduction
2: Changes to the Law on Domestic Violence
3: Causing or Allowing the Death of a Child or Vulnerable Adult
4: Evidence and Procedure: England and Wales
5: Domestic Homicide Reviews
6: Assault and Restraining Orders
7: Surcharges
8: Trial by Jury of Sample Counts Only
9: Unfitness to Plead and Insanity
10: Miscellaneous
11: Victims, Etc
APPENDIX A - The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
APPENDIX B - Criminal Procedure Insanity Act 1964 ss 4, 5 and 5A as amended
APPENDIX C - Family Law Act 1996, Part IV as amended
APPENDIX D - Protection from Harassment Act 1997 ss1 to 7 as amended
APPENDIX E - Useful Addresses