/ / Act Doniestic Violence Act 2010 (12) A v1ct1m or perpetrator who is not satisfied with the decision of the local council court may appea l against the decision in the manner provided for under Part X of the Local Counci I Courts Act, 2006. 7. Duties of police officers. (1) Notwithstandi ng section 6, a complain t may be made to a police officer. (2) A police officer to whom a comp lai nt of domestic violence is made or who investigates the complaint shall(a) assist the victim, including giving assistance or advice in obtaining shelter; (b) where signs of physical or sex ual abuse are evident, ensure that the victim undergoes a medical examination and receives medical treatment; (c) advise the victim of the right to apply for relief under this Act and the right to lodge a c1iminal complaint; and (d) offer procedural guidance and any assistance as may be necessary to ensure the well being of the victim, the victim's representative and other witnesses. (3) A police officer may record a statement by the victim or the victim's representative on the nature of the domestic violence. (4) Where a victim or victim's representative desires, the statement on the nature of domestic violence shall be taken by a police officer of the same sex as that of the victim. 8. Duties of a practitioner. A practitioner who reasonably suspects that a person under his or her care is a victim of domestic violence shall assist the victim in the followin g manner-