S.L. 581.1 Art. 16Duty of the designated MARAM officers.

(1) The designated MARAM officers present for the meeting shall establish a mutually agreed action plan with the aim to reduce the identified risks and with due consideration for the welfare of the victim and their dependents.

(2) Any action unanimously agreed by designated MARAM officers shall be the direct and sole responsibility of the respective entities they represent, and such actions shall be executed in a timely manner in accordance with the merits of the case:

Provided that in situations where the victims and their dependants face an elevated risk of severe harm or fatality, the entities shall collectively acknowledge the assigned actions and give them the highest priority.

SCHEDULE

The following list is a comprehensive list of the Government entities, bodies or agencies that may participate in the MARAM Board, appoint designated MARAM officers and refer cases to the Chairperson of the MARAM Board:

The Accident and Emergency Department;

The Department of Probation and Parole;

Director (Child Protection);

The Domestic Violence Services;

The Education Department;

FSWS;

FSWS in Gozo;

The Malta Police Force;

The Mental Health Service;

The Primary Health Care Department;

Sedqa;

STOP! The Violence and Abuse Service;

Victim Support Agency.