The Protection Against Family Violence Act provides the authority for the Court to grant a protection order where it has determined that violence has occurred and is likely to continue. It also establishes the Family Violence Death Review Committee which reviews incidents of family violence resulting in deaths and provides advice and recommendations to the Minister respecting the prevention and reduction of family violence.
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Protection Against Family Violence Act
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The Protection Against Family Violence Act provides the authority for the Court to grant a protection order where it has determined that violence has occurred and is likely to continue. It also establishes the Family Violence Death Review Committee which reviews incidents of family violence resulting in deaths and provides advice and recommendations to the Minister respecting the prevention and reduction of family violence.
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