September 23, 2021 07:38
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Raising penalties and strengthening rehabilitation for those who commit family violence -- these are among the key thrusts of 16 recommendations put forth by a task force to the government. The recommendations are aimed at breaking the cycle of family violence. They complement year-long conversations on women's development that will culminate in a white paper next year. Other recommendations focus on legal protection for victims. These include amending the Women's Charter, so those who breach Personal Protection Orders face harsher penalties. Read more
Raising penalties and strengthening rehabilitation for those who commit family violence -- these are among the key thrusts of 16 recommendations put forth by a task force to the government. The recommendations are aimed at breaking the cycle of family violence. They complement year-long conversations on women's development that will culminate in a white paper next year. Other recommendations focus on legal protection for victims. These include amending the Women's Charter, so those who breach Personal Protection Orders face harsher penalties.