Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 [Paperback]

The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation in thirty years, introducing 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. It will have a very significant impact on existing legislation and practice--notably the Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. This Guide provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It contains the full text of the Act, plus the text of key related legislation as amended by the Act. It is an essential tool for all criminal and family law practitioners faced with domestic violence cases.

Foreword by the Right Hon. Justice Igor Judge
1. Introduction
2. Changes to the Law on Domestic Violence
3. Causing or Allowing the Death of a Child or Vulnerable Adult
4. Evidence and Procedure: England and Wales
5. Domestic Homicide Reviews
6. Assault and Restraining Orders
7. Surcharges
8. Trial by Jury of Sample Courts Only
9. Unfitness to Plead and Insanity
10. Miscellaneous
11. Victims Etc
APPENDIX A - The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
APPENDIX B - Criminal Procedure Insanity Act 1964 ss 4, 5 and 5A as amended
APPENDIX C - Part IV Family Law Act 1996 as amedned
APPENDIX D - Protection from Harassment Act 1997 ss1 to 7 as amended
APPENDIX E - Useful Addresses
APPENDIX VI - Criminal Justice Act 1987 Section 7 (1) and 9
APPENDIX VII - Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 Section 29
APPENDIX VIII - The Parliamentary Commissioner Act 167 Section 35
APPENDIX IX - Any Other RelatedlãÈ