Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent 

Those convicted of domestic violence will be named publicly, with their victim’s consent, under a new law named in honour of the late Jennifer Poole.

Jennie’s Law will be brought to Cabinet by justice minister Jim O’Callaghan, who is seeking approval for the legislation, which includes the establishment of a domestic violence register.

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