Domestic Violence Act
Call to implement properly
Participants of a consultation meeting yesterday pointed out flaws and gave suggestions to improve rules on Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2010 for its proper implementation.
The consultation was organised by Bangladesh National Women Lawyers' Association (BNWLA) at Brac Centre Inn in the city. Law experts, women leaders, law enforcement agencies and members of government and private organisations participated at the programme.
This act is preventive in nature and does not punish anyone. It tries to solve family disputes before they can escalate into domestic violence said, Salma Ali, executive director of BNWLA, at the meeting.
Women who are mentally or emotionally abused can seek protection through this act, she added.
“Without proper development, this law cannot be implemented. Without the law, women and child victims would find it hard to find institutional support such as shelter homes,” said Salma.
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