PREMIUM Domestic violence left my daughter disabled, what legal options do we have? When violence results in bodily harm or emotional distress, several legal mechanisms activate to ensure protection, accountability and redress. DN2 Just now Listen

When violence, regardless of context, results in bodily harm, physical destruction or emotional distress, as in your daughter’s case, several legal mechanisms activate to ensure protection, accountability and redress.

Application of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act is often accompanied by the Penal Code, the Marriage Act (2014) and the Sexual Offences Act, depending on the nature of harm.

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (2015) stands as statutory testimony of societal concern for respect of human rights within unions, whether strictly legal or socially recognised.