Domestic Violence and Trade Disputes Flashcards
How is controlling and coercive behaviour defined in relation to section 76 of the Serious Crime Act
Causing someone to fear that violence will be used against them on at least two occasions, or generating serious alarm of distress that has a substantial effect on their usual day to day activities.
Can a DVPN be issued to a person under the age of 18
No
Can a DVPN be issued if violence has not been threatened
No
When a DVPN has been issued when does it need to be heard in the magistrate’s court?
Within 48 hours.
How long can a DVPN last
Between 14 and 28 days.
If someone is arrested for a breach of a DVPN when do they have to be at court
Within 24 hours of when a DVPN can be heard
What are the two types of Clares law
Right to ask
Right to know
Can you picket anywhere other than your place of work
Essentially no -
If there is a real danger of a public order offence can you still picket
No
Is there a restriction on the number of pickets that can attend
Essentially no - However the more pickets the more risk that they will intimidate and cause a real danger of public order.
Can pickets enter private land
No
Does a person’s place of work include new premises that have moved since dismissing the people picketing
No
Can the Police disperse a lawful picket
No
Can a child under the age of 16 apply for a nom molestation order
Yes with the permission of the court
Can a person commit and domestic violence offence if they are ina relationship and both under the age of 18
yes as long as they are over 16
