Clause 3
Definition of family violence
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Clause 3
(1)
For the purposes of this Act, subject to subsection (2),
Definition
“family violence” means any of the following acts:
(a)
wilfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear of hurt;
(b)
causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt;
(c)
compelling a family member by force to engage in any sexual act or conduct;
(d)
wrongfully restraining or confining a family member against his will; or
(e)
causing harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause anguish to a family member.
(2)
Family violence does not include force lawfully used in self defence, or by way of correction towards a child below 21 years of age.