Understanding the legal implications of partner abuse
Forced Confinement
The offence of forcible confinement happens when a person is confined or imprisoned against his or her will. There is also a criminal offence of failing to provide the necessaries of life to a spouse or cohabitee. Necessaries of life include such things as food or medical aid.
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