Throughout this knowledge module, reference to certain provisions or sections of a piece of legislation, part of a legal judgment, or aspect of a practice does not imply that the legislation, judgment, or practice is considered in its entirety to be a good example or a promising practice.
Some of the laws cited herein may contain provisions which authorize the death penalty. In light of the United Nations General Assembly resolutions 62/149, 63/168, 65/206, and 67/176 calling for a moratorium on and ultimate abolition of capital punishment, the death penalty should not be included in sentencing provisions for crimes of violence against women and girls.
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Legislation should specifically explicitly prohibit police from offering mediation or assisted alternative dispute resolution services to parties in domestic violence cases. Police should not attempt to improve relations in the family by offering these services or by mediating a dispute. (See: UN Handbook ch. 3.9.1. See also Duties of judiciary on Mediation or assisted alternative dispute resolution.)