Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

4.   Training of criminal justice and health authorities

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    (1)   The Commissioner of Police after consultation with the Director, shall make available and deliver, on an annual basis, education and training programmes to police officers with respect to the procedures for responding to acts of domestic violence.

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    (2)   The Chief Justice after consultation with the Director shall ensure that magistrates receive specialized training in hearing domestic violence matters.

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    (3)   The Minister responsible for health, after consultation with the Director, shall make available and deliver education and training programmes for healthcare and social service professionals with respect to the procedures for assisting victims on—

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      (a)     commencing the role as a healthcare and social service professional; and

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      (b)     an annual basis.