Family Violence Amendments effective from 2 January 2025

The latest family violence amendments to the Women’s Charter legally recognizes emotional and psychological abuse and coercive control as family violence, deserving of protection under the law. Broader protective measures such as a Stay Away Order and No Contact Order have also been introduced.

家庭暴力修正案于2025年1月2日生效 

《妇女宪章(修正)法令 》明确将情感和心理虐待视为家庭暴力,扩大了家庭暴力的定义。同时,还引入了更广泛的保护措施,如遏制令和禁止接触令。