Family Violence

Protection Against Violence

Meaning of Violence - Section.64 WC

  • Physical Violence
  • Psychological Harm
  • Wrongful Restraint
  • Harassment

Avenues Available To Victims

  • Criminal law remedies under penal code.
  • Tort remedies at common law.
  • Civil law remedies (WC).

1. Criminal Law Remedies

  • Not popular.
  • Not practical.
  • Insufficient protection for accused person.
  • Slow Process.
  • Police reluctant to be involved in domestic disputes

2. TORTIOUS REMEDIES

INJUNCTION AGAINST:

  • Battery
  • Assualt
  • False imprisonment
  • Nuisance
  • Trespass

3. Women's Charter Remedies

Section.65(2)
Available to any Family Member only to Married Person.

Enforcement

Section.65 (8) of Women's Charter
  • Fine of maximum S$2,000 or jail of 6 months or both
  • Second or subsequent convictions - fine S$5,000 or jail of 12 months or both

This is for general information and not to be taken as a legal advice
 

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