Tag: Domestic Violence Act
Drafting of new domestic violence legislation in final stage
The government is in the final stage of drafting the new domestic violence legislation, which will cater to newer forms ... Read More
Attorney General meets with Women and Gender Equality Commission
The Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC, MP on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, met ... Read More
Gov’t working to overhaul sexual offences act
The Government of Guyana has hired a consultant to continue to make changes to the country’s 2010 sexual offences Act ... Read More
Monumental bills for parliament on Monday – Attorney General
Several transformational bills are set to be tabled during Monday’s sitting of the National Assembly. This was revealed by Attorney ... Read More
Human Services Minister receives Legislative analysis of 1996 Domestic Violence Act, report on newer forms of violence
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud last Tuesday, received reports of recommendations to update the Domestic ... Read More
Close to thirty persons from Region 9 benefit from Sensitization Workshop.
Ministry of Indigenous People's Affairs, Guyana, July 20, 2017 - Sexual Abuse and the Sexual Offences Act, Domestic Violence Act, Human ... Read More