Domestic Violence Act: An Analysis Based on Islamic Perspective
Domestic violence is a conlmon matter in this world nowadays. It also happens in Malaysia. This project paper will discuss the problem and the exact definition of domestic violence from Islamic perspective and legal perspective in Malaysia. This academic writing also gives tlie alternatives to th...
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| Format: | Academic Projec |
| Language: | English |
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Kolej Universiti Islam Malaysia
2012
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| Online Access: | http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/5958 |
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| Summary: | Domestic violence is a conlmon matter in this world nowadays. It also happens in
Malaysia. This project paper will discuss the problem and the exact definition of
domestic violence from Islamic perspective and legal perspective in Malaysia. This
academic writing also gives tlie alternatives to the doniestic violence's victim to get
protection by the court according to the provisions in the Malaysian legal system. The
remedies provided under the law are examples on what the victim should apply to
protect himself or herself. But the question is if the victim is a Muslim, what Act
should be applied to hinl or her? And if thc vietiill is a non-Muslim, what is tlie ilct
that should be applied to her or him? Is tlie legal provision to protect the \.ictini of
doniestic violcncc similar? Is thc Tlon~estic Violcncc Act 1994 the only wa). for the
victim to get p~-otcction Srom the court? ' T ~ L I s . this projcct paper will discuss tlic
questions and try to highlight the suitable provisions to the victim. |
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