DVPN, DVPOs and Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act

Question 1

what section of which act deals with DVPN and DVPOs

Answer 1

S 24-23 Crime and Security Act

Question 2

What does S 27 CSA state

Answer 2

the police must apply to the Mags Court no later than 48 hours after a DVPN is issued

Question 3

What is S 28 CSA

Answer 3

sets out the conditions and considerations for granting a DVPO

Question 4

Why are the DVPO a short term remedy

Answer 4

must last 7 days but no longer than 28

Question 5

What is Clare’s law

Answer 5

scheme where can ask the police about history of violence/ domestic violence. The police will only provide to a person at risk or a person who is in a position to help a person at risk.

Question 6

What does the Forced Marriage Act do

Answer 6

Anyone including a V, a friend, or local authority can ask a court to implement a Forced Marriage Protection Order, which can stop a person being married against their will ns prevent them from being taken abroad, they can demand that the predator stop any intimidating conduct, or revealing location of the C and hand over passport.