Bendigo legal body says giving police the power to issue intervention orders could further harm victims of family violence

Adam Holmes
Updated August 14 2018 - 8:27pm, first published 5:30pm
Victoria Police believes giving officers the power to issue permanent intervention orders would free up the courts.
Victoria Police believes giving officers the power to issue permanent intervention orders would free up the courts.

GIVING police the power to issue intervention orders on-the-spot without going through the courts could open up a new way for abusive partners to exercise power over their victims, a Bendigo legal body believes.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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