Abuse of the Malaysian elderly: An analysis on the adequacy and suitability of the Domestic Violence Act 1994 (Act 521) to protect the elderly victim
Abuse of the elderly is not a new issue at the international level. It is seen as a serious social problem that is a growing concern. A number of countries have enacted specific legal mechanisms to address and prevent the problem. In Malaysia, the abuse of the elderly is recognized as a form of d...
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Main Authors: | Asiah, Bidin, Jal Zabdi, Mohd Yusoff |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015
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Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5092/1/FH02-FLAIR-16-05247.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5092/ |
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