Statutory guidance

Domestic abuse protection orders and protection notices

Provides police with information on when to consider or apply for a domestic abuse protection notice (DAPN) or domestic abuse protection order (DAPO).

• From: Home Office
• Published: 27 November 2024

Documents

Domestic abuse protection orders and domestic abuse protection notices: statutory guidance for the police (accessible)

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Domestic abuse protection orders and domestic abuse protection notices: statutory guidance for the police

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Details

This statutory guidance focuses on the processes for police-led applications for a DAPN and DAPO.

Published 27 November 2024