The application and effectiveness of the domestic violence act, especially with regard to protection orders for victims of domestic violence; statistics on the number of cases being brought to court; police effectiveness with regard to domestic violence, including procedures followed by the police and victim when filing a complaint (whether victim can obtain a copy of the complaint); number of female officers on the police force; whether medical personnel are required to report abuse to the authorities; if so, whether doctors provide medical certificates/documents to the police; availability of shelters for victims of domestic violence (2003 - 2005) [VCT100755.E]
The application and effectiveness of the domestic violence act, especially with regard to protection orders for victims of domestic violence; statistics on the number of cases being brought to court; police effectiveness with regard to domestic violence, including procedures followed by the police and victim when filing a complaint (whether victim can obtain a copy of the complaint); number of female officers on the police force; whether medical personnel are required to report abuse to the authorities; if so, whether doctors provide medical certificates/documents to the police; availability of shelters for victims of domestic violence (2003 - 2005) [VCT100755.E]