3. Family Harm - Protection Orders

Question 1

When do police get involved in serving protection orders?

Answer 1

• respondent holds a firearms licence
• respondent believed to be in possession of/have access to firearm
• service is deemed as being a significant risk to the server
• PO is granted without notice

Question 2

When is a YP deemed to be protected by a PO?

Answer 2

• until they leave home

- when the order is discharged

Question 3

What is the minimum age and requirements for a PO to be taken against someone?

Answer 3

child aged 16 or over and the order is justified by special circumstances

Question 4

What are standard conditions of a PO?

Answer 4

• non-violence conditions
• non-contact conditions
• consent to contact
• stopping contact

Question 5

What are exceptions to the non-contact conditions?

Answer 5

• reasonably necessary in emergency
• permitted under any order or written agreement regarding contact, care or custody of CYP
• permitted under special condition of the PO
• for attending a FGC
• to attend proceeding at court

Question 6

What are the conditions relating to weapons?

Answer 6

respondent must not possess or have any weapon under their control, or hold a firearms licence.
Must surrender as soon as practicable and within 24hrs and on demand made, at any time, by a constable.

Question 7

What occurs to a firearms licence on the making of a PO?

Answer 7

firearms licence deemed to be suspended. Deemed to be revoked when the order becomes final.

Question 8

Who can make an application for a child?

Answer 8

• by a representative
• if aged 16 or over can do without representative
• if authorised under rules of court to do so without a representative