Alleged family violence perpetrators to be prevented from cross-examining victims

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Alleged family violence perpetrators to be prevented from cross-examining victims

The Federal Government has announced that the Family Law Act will be reviewed so that alleged perpetrators who represent themselves in court, cannot cross-examine a family violence victim. This outcome is in line with recommendations by Women’s Legal Services Australia in their ‘Safety First in family law-Five step plan’ and a result of significant advocacy by campaigners and the sector. (Source: Women’s Legal Services Australia Media Release, 10/5/17)

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