Islamic Family Law Act · 2012 Revised Edition · Part V · Part v a
Section 60J
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Director of Community Development may, upon being satisfied that dharar Syar’ie has been or is being committed against a family member and that it is necessary for the protection of that family member, place that family member in a place of protection until application for a protection order or an expedited order can be made.
family member
“family member”, in relation to a person, means — (a) a spouse or former spouse of that person; (b) a child of that person and their descendants, including an adopted child and a step-child; (c) the father or mother of that person; (d) a father-in-law or mother-in-law of that person; (e) a grandfather or grandmother of that person or any of their ascendants, whether on the side of the father or mother of that person; or (f) any relative or other person who in the opinion of the Court should, in the circumstances, be regarded as a member of the family of that person;
Terms defined in s 60A
family member
Defined · s 60A“family member”, in relation to a person, means — (a) a spouse or former spouse of that person; (b) a child of that person and their descendants, including an adopted child and a step-child; (c) the father or mother of that person; (d) a father-in-law or mother-in-law of that person; (e) a grandfather or grandmother of that person or any of their ascendants, whether on the side of the father or mother of that person; or (f) any relative or other person who in the opinion of the Court should, in the circumstances, be regarded as a member of the family of that person;
place of protection
Defined · s 60A“place of protection” means any place or institution — (a) declared as such under section 60I(1); (b) maintained or managed by any agency or voluntary organisation approved by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports for the purposes of this Part; or (c) suitable whereby the owner, occupier or manager is willing to receive the victim;
protection order
Defined · s 60A“protection order” means an order made under section 60B(1);
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