Turks & Caicos brings into force legislation to protect survivors of domestic abuse
The Domestic Violence Ordinance 2015, a landmark piece of legislation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, came into force on 3rd December 2021. This legislation will enhance the protection of persons who are survivors of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Ordinance forms part of the Family Legislation that was passed by the House of Assembly in 2015. They consist of the Child (Care and Protection) Ordinance, the Adoption Ordinance, the Family Law (Guardianship, Custody, and Access to Children) Ordinance, and the Domestic Violence Ordinance. Previous legislation did not make provision for persons who are cohabiting to obtain a protection order. …
Turks & Caicos brings into force legislation to protect survivors of domestic abuse
The Domestic Violence Ordinance 2015, a landmark piece of legislation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, came into force on 3rd December 2021. This legislation will enhance the protection of persons who are survivors of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Ordinance forms part of the Family Legislation that was passed by the House of Assembly in 2015. They consist of the Child (Care and Protection) Ordinance, the Adoption Ordinance, the Family Law (Guardianship, Custody, and Access to Children) Ordinance, and the Domestic Violence Ordinance. Previous legislation did not make provision for persons who are cohabiting to obtain a protection order. …
