Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015

Section 191 - Remedies of married woman against her husband and others in respect of her person or property

A woman who has contracted a valid marriage shall have in her own name against all persons whatsoever, including the husband of the marriage, the same remedies and redress by way of criminal proceedings for the protection and security of her person or her own separate property as if such property belonged to her as an unmarried woman.

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