The Government of Saint Lucia has decided to enact the new D
"The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the protection of victims of domestic violence"
The Minister’s duty to develop policies and services for victims of domestic violence and to ensure budgetary resources are available for the provision of support services. Additionally, provision is made for the training of criminal justice and health authorities on the management of domestic violence cases.
Prohibits an act of domestic violence and provides that a person who commits an act of domestic violence commits an offence.
A police officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person accused of an act of domestic violence at the scene of the act
Where the person arrested in a child, clause 8 provides that a child should not be detained in the same place as an adult who is also being detained
Certain persons including healthcare professionals and teachers are required to report suspected cases of domestic violence committed against a child
An application for a protection order, which may be made by a victim of domestic violence or another person on behalf of the victim.
