Family P.O / P.S.O Flashcards

1
Q

Under the Domestic Violence Act 1995, the Police’s power of arrest comes from what section?

A

Section 50

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2
Q

For Protection Orders, what are the 3 standard conditions to consider?

A
  1. Contact between the parties
  2. Violence present
  3. Weapons availability
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3
Q

In regards to surrendering weapons for a Protection Order (P.O), what time limits apply?

A

Ideally immediately, but definitely within 24 hours.

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4
Q

What are the names given to the two people involved in a P.O?

A

Applicant and Respondent.

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5
Q

Before granting a P.O, a court must be satisfied that…..

A
  1. There was Family Harm by the Respondent

or

  1. The order is necessary for the protection of the Applicant and/or Child
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6
Q

If a Respondent breaches the P.O served on them, what must happen?

A

They are NOT to be released on bail by Police during the 24 hours IMMEDIATELY following their arrest.

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7
Q

Once a P.O is served, how long is it temporary before it becomes final (if not removed)?

A

3 months

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8
Q

What happens to a firearms licence during a temporary P.O and during a final P.O?

A
Temporary = suspended
Final = revoked
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9
Q

When issuing a Police Safety Order (P.S.O), what are the two people on the document called?

A

Person at Risk (PAR) and Bound Person

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10
Q

How long can you detain someone in order to serve a P.S.O?

A

2 hours

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11
Q

What 3 things does the 2 hour detainment allow you to achieve?

A
  1. Issue the P.S.O
  2. Authorise the P.S.O
  3. Serve the P.S.O
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12
Q

If you do not serve the P.S.O within the 2 hours, how long do you have until the P.S.O lapses?

A

48 hours

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13
Q

When serving the P.S.O, what 4 conditions need to be explained to the Bound Person?

A

P - purpose of the order

E - effect of the order

D - duration of the order (days)

C - consequences of contravening the order

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14
Q

Once a P.S.O is breached and the Bound Person is brought before the court, what are 3 possible outcomes?

A
  1. No action
  2. Issuing of a temporary P.O
  3. Police to issue a new P.S.O
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