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The Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill, 2013
(4) The provisions of this section shall not limit the
power of a police officer to enter any premises under this
Act or any other law.
(5) The Inspector-General of Police shall ensure the
development of procedures regarding matters under this
Act including(a) training police officers to deal with family related
matters or domestic violence;
(b) facilitating the reporting process so that
complainants may report to the police without fear
or otherwi se; and
(c) ensuring
expedi~ntly
Complaints against
police officers.
that
complaints
and efficiently.
are
processed
7. ( l) An ' applicant who is not satisfied with the
services of a police officer to whom he or she has reported
a case of domestic violence shall have the right to register a
complaint-
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(a) · in accordance with such procedure as may be
prescribed under section 9;
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(b) under the Independent Police Oversight Authorit)
Act; and
(c) under the National Police Service Act.
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mechanism s.
8. (l) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation
with county executives, develop the necessary policy to
facilitate the establishment by county executives of
appropriate mechanisms to provide temporary emergency
shelters or safe houses and any other relevant services for
the protection of victims of domestic violence.
(2.) fo developing the policy referred to in subsection
( l ), the Cabinet Secretary shall work with other relevant
government departments and non-State actors to ensure
that the policy developed takes into account the different
community and cultural contexts while respecting the
values and principles of the Constitution.
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