Domestic Violence Law and Practice in Ireland

The only book to delve so extensively into the Domestic Violence Act 2018; this title provides an overview of the Act, with critical analysis of all measures and procedural developments, including new crimes of forced marriage and coercive control. It also explores the related criminal legislation concerning victims of crime and other criminal legislation dealing with related offences. This is a must-have guide for solicitors, barristers, judges, social workers and domestic violence support groups seeking a practical and easily digestible explanation of recent case law and changes to this area of the law, such as the protections now available to victims of domestic violence including giving evidence by live television link. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Child and Family Law online service.