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According to the text, what is the purpose of the Domestic Violence Act?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Domestic Violence Act?
- To fulfill South Africa's obligations in terms of international law
- To cast the net wide and include as many relationships as possible under the definition of domestic violence
- To provide maximum protection for victims of domestic violence (correct)
- To recognize domestic violence as a serious social evil
Who does the Domestic Violence Act aim to protect?
Who does the Domestic Violence Act aim to protect?
- Men and women
- Women and children (correct)
- Only children
- Only women
What does the definition of 'domestic relationship' in the Domestic Violence Act include?
What does the definition of 'domestic relationship' in the Domestic Violence Act include?
- As many relationships as possible (correct)
- Only relationships between married couples
- Only relationships between cohabiting partners
- Only relationships between family members
What are the primary remedies provided for in the Domestic Violence Act?
What are the primary remedies provided for in the Domestic Violence Act?
Which order has immediate force and effect from the moment it is granted, without needing to be served on the respondent?
Which order has immediate force and effect from the moment it is granted, without needing to be served on the respondent?
Under what circumstances can the police arrest the respondent if a complainant hands in the warrant of arrest and indicates that the protection order or a condition has been contravened?
Under what circumstances can the police arrest the respondent if a complainant hands in the warrant of arrest and indicates that the protection order or a condition has been contravened?
What is the maximum punishment for a person who contravenes any prohibition or condition in a protection order?
What is the maximum punishment for a person who contravenes any prohibition or condition in a protection order?
What does the domestic violence act provide to the victim of domestic violence, in addition to a civil remedy?
What does the domestic violence act provide to the victim of domestic violence, in addition to a civil remedy?
