Parliament hears amendments to law in bid to curb gender-based violence

Another report tabled at the meeting revealed amendments to the Criminal and Related Matters Bill.

It proposed broadening the use of intermediaries or audiovisual links for victims of gender-based violence, femicide and related crimes. “Evidence through intermediaries is an effective procedure to protect witnesses or complainants against victimisation during court proceedings and is currently available to child witnesses or complainants in criminal proceedings,” read the report.

It also prohibits the release on bail of accused people in domestic matters, including violation of a protection order, by the police or a prosecutor without appearing in court.“The court must consider the view of the victim of the offence regarding his or her safety.

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