Family Protection Orders in Lae, Papua New Guinea: Part 3 Factors Affecting the Accessibility and Effectiveness of the Orders (original) (raw)

This paper examines the accessibility and effectiveness of family protection orders (FPOs) in Lae, Papua New Guinea, based on a pilot study conducted in 2018. It discusses the improvements observed in the justice system following the introduction of FPOs under the Family Protection Act (FPA) 2013, highlighting both enabling factors like leadership support, capacity building, and challenges such as police reluctance. Recommendations include raising public awareness, enhancing service capacity, and simplifying access to justice processes to better support victims of domestic and family violence.