PL calls for more protection to victims of domestic violence

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Labour MP Justyne Caruana, party spokesperson for the family and equality, called for legislative amendments to give more protection to victims of domestic violence.

She expressed agreement with the Commission Against Domestic Violence in its concern about cases which remain hidden and said this situation meant they did not have a true picture of the situation.

They should not stop at conducting a study of the situation, but amend the law and enforce the existing law fully, especially relating to treating cases with urgency. These cases, which should be dealt with in court without delay, were in fact in a queue with other cases, Dr Caruana said.