In August 2016, TC Beirne School of Law and
the Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration released (http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/wig-chamber/19479-judges-draw-on-new-guide-for-family-and-domestic-violence) the initial version of their ‘bench book’ for Courts across Australia dealing
with family violence. A bench book is a guide to Judges and Magistrates to
assist them in applying risk assessment systems, case law, and making
suggestions in coming to decisions.
It is a difficult task for lawyer, judges
and people caught in the family violence systems to ensure they can assess
situations with the impartiality, reality-testing and credibility required of
them, and the guide aims to simplify this process for the judiciary, resulting
in a more consistent framework that better protects those in need, and better
recognises when people are not being genuine in their desire for, or opposition
to, an order being made.
Clients will often speak of a Judge or
Magistrates having taken a view about them personally and not treating them, in
their view, fairly. This guide should help in ensuring that there is a
consistent and clear approach and restore damaged confidence in aspects of the
system.
Of course our lawyers (http://www.nffamilylawyersmelbourne.com.au)
have many decades of experience dealing with family violence matters and
providing clients with realistic and sensible advice in obtaining, opposing, or
renewing orders and if you do have a concern about your situation, we encourage
you to call us to discuss your situation.
We are available on 03 9614 7111 or by
email on melbourne@nevettford.com.au.
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