Family Law: Domestic Violence, Crime and Security Act 2010

Family Law

Table of Contents
Question: 1.......................................................................................................................................3
Domestic violence.......................................................................................................................3
Question :2.......................................................................................................................................4
Crime and Security Act 2010......................................................................................................4
Question :3.......................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

Question: 1
Domestic violence
Domestic violence is defined as the abuses which can be physical, phycological and
emotional. The definition of the domestic violence is defined under the Domestic Abuse act
2021. It is an act that is designed in order to make other person feel inferior or dependent by
isolating them1. The government has made various legislation in order to control the rate of
increasing domestic crime and punish the offender by putting various charges and imprisonment.
It has been observed that in the cases related to domestic violence the immediate step that is
taken by the victim is to call the police for the help. The other remedy that is obtained by the
victim is to the court order which legally prevent the partner from committing any act towards its
partner such as harassing and threatening etc.
As per the case study, Gail(victim) is suffering from the domestic abuse by her
husband(Carl). The acts committed by Carl was increasing which was having negative impact
on their child which can also impact her future2. The laws in the UK related to the domestic
violence have made the provisions more stringent and provides with various remedies to the
victim in order to stop the acts. In order to stops this act and for the safety of Julia . It is
suggested to Gail to file of the divorce against the husband3. Although it is long process which
involves the settlement related to the finance and custody of the child but in order to stop these
acts it is necessary to take action against the offender and consider the safety. The court
considers all the relevant matter that is related to the case and provide remedy to the victim in
order to stop the domestic violence against the person4. According to the case study, in order to
stop the illegal act the long term remedy available to Gail is to file for divorce for the safety of
the child and court can also charge and impose penalty on the offender related to the loss
suffered by the victim.
1 Heron, and et.al., 2022
2 Fahmy, Eldin, and Emma Williamson, 2018
3 Alshammari, ,and et.al.,2018
4 Katz, and et.al., 2020