TY - BOOK ED - New Zealand TI - The Domestic Protection Act 1982 : : a discussion paper SN - 0477076637 U1 - 346.015 DOM PY - 1993/// CY - Wellington, New Zealand PB - Department of Justice KW - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE KW - Domestic Protection Act 1982 KW - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE KW - JUSTICE KW - LAW REFORM KW - LEGISLATION KW - NEW ZEALAND N2 - The purpose of this discussion paper is to generate debate about the possible options for legislative change. Issues which need consideration include the relationship between the Act and the criminal law, the precise range of persons who may be entitled to apply for protection orders, the consequences of breach of protection orders, the role of interim orders, restrictions on the publication of proceedings, and counselling. (from the Foreword). Te Puni Kōkiri prepared a separate discussion document (#3486) to engage with Māori. Record #3699 ER -