S.L. 581.1 ст. 13Functions of the MARAM Board.

The functions of the MARAM Board shall be the following:

(a) to safeguard the interests of persons who may be at risk of domestic violence by establishing a procedure that foresees a risk of domestic violence;

(b) to make use of the risk assessment tool based on the evidence established in accordance with the Act in order that the MARAM Board is duly and promptly informed about high-risk cases of domestic violence entities;

(c) to encourage all the entities listed in the Schedule to execute the action plan recommended by the MARAM Board and provide feedback within a timely manner in accordance with the merits of the case;

(d) to provide recommendations about the action plans of the cases reviewed by the MARAM Board, to the entities listed in the Schedule;

(e) to advise the Government generally on the formulation of policies with regards to the prevention of domestic violence in Malta and to make recommendations to the Government on action which in the opinion of the MARAM Board would be expedient in relation to matters falling within its functions;

(f) to promote a comprehensive and sustainable use of resources for the safety of victims of domestic violence by means of information and data sharing on the victims, perpetrators and their dependants;

(g) to optimise resources for the safety of victims of domestic violence in Malta, through a comprehensive system of sustainable use of resources and meetings;

(h) to ensure a system which can provide policy and guidance to organisations that have the responsibility in assessing and managing family-violence risk; and

(i) to promote an effective and reliable system for the protection from domestic violence.