, SJD1501 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester
1 2025 (684270) - DUE 5 May 2025; 100% correct solutions
and explanations.
1. Name the two main Acts of legislation applicable when
dealing with domestic violence and intimidation. (2 marks)
1. The Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998
This Act provides legal protection for victims of domestic
violence, including physical, emotional, sexual, psychological,
and economic abuse. It allows victims to apply for a Protection
Order against abusers and sets out the procedures for law
enforcement to intervene. The Act covers relationships such as
spouses, partners, family members, and people in shared
households.
2. The Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011
This Act provides broader protection against harassment and
intimidation, whether in a domestic setting or outside of it. It
allows victims to apply for a Harassment Protection Order
against any person (including strangers, stalkers, or
acquaintances) who engages in conduct that causes mental,
emotional, or psychological distress. This includes repeated
unwanted communication, stalking, or threats.
Both Acts aim to safeguard individuals from abuse, intimidation,
and harassment by providing legal remedies to protect their
well-being.
1 2025 (684270) - DUE 5 May 2025; 100% correct solutions
and explanations.
1. Name the two main Acts of legislation applicable when
dealing with domestic violence and intimidation. (2 marks)
1. The Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998
This Act provides legal protection for victims of domestic
violence, including physical, emotional, sexual, psychological,
and economic abuse. It allows victims to apply for a Protection
Order against abusers and sets out the procedures for law
enforcement to intervene. The Act covers relationships such as
spouses, partners, family members, and people in shared
households.
2. The Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011
This Act provides broader protection against harassment and
intimidation, whether in a domestic setting or outside of it. It
allows victims to apply for a Harassment Protection Order
against any person (including strangers, stalkers, or
acquaintances) who engages in conduct that causes mental,
emotional, or psychological distress. This includes repeated
unwanted communication, stalking, or threats.
Both Acts aim to safeguard individuals from abuse, intimidation,
and harassment by providing legal remedies to protect their
well-being.
