Chief Magistrate LSJ, Kikelomo Bukola Odeyemi-Ayeye said DV could also be domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence and intimate partner violence. “Police response to DV is very poor. The state government should partner professional bodies, NGOs, psychologists, therapists for psychosocial therapy and rehabilitation of both abusers and victims. Also, we need to clarify if the law should be neutral or gender sensitive.” She added that section 3 and 12 of the law need to be reformed, as creation of counselling units within family court is unrealistic. DV destroys lives, families and livelihoods and know that you can approach the courts and get justice.”

Source: The Guardian July 03, 2021 02:26 UTC