Changes to domestic violence laws 'don't go far enough'
| Source: | 7.30 Report |
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| Published: | Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:53 AEDT |
| Expires: | Monday, June 7, 2010 8:53 AEDT |
Victoria changed its domestic violence laws in 2008 to make sure that victims of abuse aren't further victimised through the justice system. But domestic violence workers and lawyers say the changes have not gone far enough after a woman seeking police protection, Deanne Bridgland, was herself charged and convicted of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
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