Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act

"The Blackstone's Guide Series" delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the Act, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes. The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, introduces 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 and will have a significant impact on existing law and practice. Implementation of the Act will be rolled out in stages from April 2005. The new Act creates a number of important provisions for example: there are new procedures to deal with multiple offending; breach of non-molestation orders becomes a criminal offence; and causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult becomes a new offence. "The Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004" provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions. The Guide also explains how the Act interrelates with and amends related legislation. Criminal and family law practitioners, advisory services and support groups will find this an invaluable resource.

ISBN 0199281890   Pages 256 ISBN13 9780199281893 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Oxford University Press   Weight (grammes) 399 Imprint Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Series title Blackstone's Guides Publication date 05 May 2005   Height (mm) 234 Library of Congress 2005005897   Width (mm) 157 DEWEY 345.4102555   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

1		Introduction		1
2		Changes to the law on domestic violence		9
3		Causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult		29
4		Evidence and procedure : England and Wales		41
5		Domestic homicide reviews		49
6		Assault and restraining orders		53
7		Surcharges		63
8		Trial by jury of sample counts only		67
9		Unfitness to plead and insanity		77
10		Miscellaneous		85
11		Victims, etc		93
App. A		Domestic violence, crime and victims act 2004		99
App. B		Criminal procedure (insanity) act 1964, ss 4, 5, and 5A as amended		187
App. C		Family law act 1996, part IV as amended		192
App. D		Protection from harassment act 1997, ss 1 to 7 as amended		216

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