Procedures to be followed in filing a complaint
Complaints of domestic violence must first be made in the form of a police report. After a report has been made, the police will see whether the victim has suffered any injuries. If no, the police or a relative will send her to the hospital.
The police will advise the victim of her rights. If the injury is serious in nature and amount to an arrestable offence, the police will arrest the offender straight away and charge him in court.
Getting help for domestic violence
Steps to follow :-
(1)Making a police report.There are two situations,whether the injuries sustained is serious or not. If the injuries is serious the offenders will most likely be charged in Court.If the injuries is not serious Police will advise victim whether she needs an Interim (Temporary) Protection Order (IPO) ,if the answer is no the matter will just end here.
However if the answer is yes the welfare officer will go to Magistrates Court to see the Magistrate to apply for an Interim Protection Order (IPO).The Magistrate grants the IPO,Police will serve the IPO on victim’s husband or the offender.
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