Hong Kong Ordinances

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDINANCE - SECT 2

Interpretation and application

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-

"matrimonial home" (婚姻居所) includes a home in which the parties to a
marriage ordinarily reside together whether or not it is occupied at the same
time by other persons; (Amended 17 of 2008 s. 3)

"minor" (未成年人) means a person under the age of 18 years; (Added 17 of
2008 s. 3)

"respondent" (答辯人) means the person against whom an injunction is
granted or sought to be granted under section 3 or 3A. (Added 17 of 2008 s. 3)
(Amended 17 of 2008 s. 3)

(2) Subject to section 6(3) this Ordinance shall apply to the cohabitation of
a man and a woman as it applies to marriage and references
in this Ordinance to "marriage" (婚姻), "matrimonial home" (婚姻居所)
and

"spouse" (配偶) (except in section 3A(2)) shall be construed accordingly.
(Amended 17 of 2008 s. 3)

"matrimonial home" (婚姻居所)

"minor" (未成年人)

"respondent" (答辯人)

"marriage" (婚姻)

"spouse" (配偶)