家庭暴力防治法 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act)

The Domestic Violence Prevention Act (the “DVPA”) was established in order to prevent acts of domestic violence and to protect the interests of victims. The DVPA defines domestic violence offenses and the family members who might be implicated, specifies the responsibilities and tasks of the various competent authorities, and governs issues such as civil protection orders, criminal procedure, the interests of any minors involved, protection of and support for victims, and educational and prevention measures. Breaches of the DVPA will result in the imposition of a fine or imprisonment.

家庭暴力防治法（即「DVPA」）的制定是為了防範家庭暴力行為並保護被害者的利益。家庭暴力防治法定義了何謂家庭暴力侵犯和可能受牽連的家庭成員，規定各主管機關的職責，並對如民事保護令、刑事訴訟、任何涉及未成年人利益、被害者保護及協助，以及教育和預防措施等議題作出規定。違反家庭暴力防治法的行為將被處以罰金或有期徒刑。