Are on-the-spot protection orders for domestic violence a good idea?

Opinion

Domestic violence laws are going to be changed and proposals include giving police the power to issue on the spot protection orders.

Justice Minister Annette King is to bring a bill to Parliament as soon as it was ready to strengthen the Domestic Violence Act in line with recommendations in a Justice Ministry review.

Are on-the-spot protection orders for domestic violence a good idea? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: