Malaysia legislation

Section 11

of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2017

Section 11

“When protection order may be sought

The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 13

the following section:

“Application for protection order 13a.  A protection order sought under section 13 shall be made by—

(a)

the victim;

(b)

the victim’s counsel;

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(c)

a social welfare officer on behalf of the victim; or

(d)

a police officer on behalf of the victim.”.

Amendment of section 14

Section 11 — AKTA KEGANASAN RUMAH TANGGA (PINDAAN) 2017