Muslim Legal Support Centre (MLSC) Understanding the Legal Processes in Domestic Violence and Assault Cases

Understanding the Legal Processes in Domestic Violence and Assault Cases

Are you or someone you know facing legal challenges related to domestic violence, assault, or other criminal offences?

Understanding your rights and what the legal processes are can be critical. Join us for an informative and engaging workshop led by Criminal lawyer Baqa Rashdi on Sept (He wants to do early sept- proposed either 5th or 9th- still pending)This workshop is designed to provide participants with information about the legal procedures surrounding domestic violence and assault cases and will touch on the following:

• What constitutes assault, including the legal definitions and the procedures that follow when someone is charged with assault or uttering threats.
• Explore the implications of no-contact orders, what they mean for the accused and the victim, and the serious consequences of violating these orders.
• Highlight the protections available for individuals falsely accused of assault, including the types of evidence courts consider in these cases.
• Provide insight into the general procedures that follow an incident of domestic assault, including the resources and support available to victims.

This workshop is open to everyone and most ideal for community members, legal advocates, social service providers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of these issues.