Report - London Borough of Hillingdon

16. There is no separate legal duty to have a specific domestic violence strategy but as
set out in the report this is clearly an important element of the overall community safety
strategy.
17. In the Domestic Violence Strategy which is appended to the report, specific
reference is made to developing appropriate legal, civil and criminal responses to domestic
violence.
18. There are a number of legal remedies which are available to help protect the victims
of domestic violence in both the criminal and civil courts. Examples are the prosecution of
perpetrators and non-molestation and ouster injunctions, the provisions of which
perpetrators are required to observe.
19. Although the Council does not have the direct responsibility for seeking such
remedies on behalf of the victims, it can nevertheless play an important support role,
working in conjunction with its partners, and in this respect, the key actions outlined in the
Strategy to address this particular area are welcome.
EXTERNAL CONSULTATIONS CARRIED OUT
20. Consultation was undertaken through the Domestic Violence Forum and its
Executive. Membership of the Forum includes representatives of the Police, Primary Care
Trust and numerous local voluntary organisations active in the field.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS
Community Safety Strategy 2005/08
Home Office Guidance for Partnerships on Developing Domestic Violence Strategies
PART 1 – MEMBERS, PUBLIC AND PRESS
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