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Blackstone's Guide to The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

Blackstone's Guide to The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

Author: Melanie Johnson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199281893
Published In: May 2005
Format: Paperback , 258 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions
Examines the Act in detail and explains how it amends related legislation, notably the Family Law Act 1996, the Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997
Gives practical pointers on changes to practice and procedure
Contains the full text of the Act, plus the text of key related legislation as amended by the Act, allowing practitioners to access the relevant legislation quickly and easily
Has a clear and easy to use layout, aiding quick reference
Is an essential tool for all those working in criminal and family law

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within weeks of the Act, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, introduces 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 and will have a significant impact on existing law and practice. Implementation of the Act will be rolled out in stages from April 2005. The new Act creates a number of important provisions for example: there are new procedures to deal with multiple offending; breach of non-molestation orders becomes a criminal offence; and causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult becomes a new offence.

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

provides a full, clear analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions. The Guide also explains how the Act interrelates with and amends related legislation. Criminal and family law practitioners, advisory services and support groups will find this an invaluable resource.

Readership: Primary: Solicitors and barristers working in criminal and family law. Secondary: Advisory services; academic institutions; women's organisations; housing associations; local authorities; libraries; and police.

Foreword by the Right Honourable Lord Justice 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 Counts 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 - Family Law Act 1996, Part IV as amended

APPENDIX D - Protection from Harassment Act 1997 ss1 to 7 as amended

APPENDIX E - Useful Addresses

Elizabeth Lawson QC, Barrister, 1 Pump Court Chambers, British, Melanie Johnson, Barrister, 1 Pump Court Chambers, Lindsay Adams, Barrister, 1 Pump Court Chambers, John Lamb, Barrister, 1 Pump Court Chambers, and Stephen Field, Barrister, 1 Pump Court Chambers, British

"This is the latest title in OUPs well known guide series on new legislation. The book is reasonably priced at £29.95 and includes the full text of the Act. The book clearly benefits from its multi-author approach and sets out each of the new provisions with clarity and authority, stating the authors own views on the impact of the legislation with supporting materials from Hansard and other sources. The authors highlight potential difficulties in interpretation (see para 2.39 for an example), and where possible suggest solutions. A very useful book that will assist lawyers seeking to get to grips with this Act, one that is as yet little understood but which will have a massive impact on the work in criminal courts" - Andrew Keogh

"The book is authoritative, well ordered and well presented...The authors provide not only a clear exposition of the law, but also very practical advice as to how to apply it and, therefore, how to argue points on behalf of the alleged victims and the alleged perpetrators...Practitioners in the criminal field will find this excellent book just as useful as family lawyers." - Nick Longford (Rustons & Lloyd, and chair of Resolution's domestic abuse committee), New Law Journal