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1
Q

How is controlling and coercive behaviour defined in relation to section 76 of the Serious Crime Act

A

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.

2
Q

Can a DVPN be issued to a person under the age of 18

A

No

3
Q

Can a DVPN be issued if violence has not been threatened

A

No

4
Q

When a DVPN has been issued when does it need to be heard in the magistrate’s court?

A

Within 48 hours.

5
Q

How long can a DVPN last

A

Between 14 and 28 days.

6
Q

If someone is arrested for a breach of a DVPN when do they have to be at court

A

Within 24 hours of when a DVPN can be heard

7
Q

What are the two types of Clares law

A

Right to ask

Right to know

8
Q

Can you picket anywhere other than your place of work

A

Essentially no -

9
Q

If there is a real danger of a public order offence can you still picket

A

No

10
Q

Is there a restriction on the number of pickets that can attend

A

Essentially no - However the more pickets the more risk that they will intimidate and cause a real danger of public order.

11
Q

Can pickets enter private land

A

No

12
Q

Does a person’s place of work include new premises that have moved since dismissing the people picketing

A

No

13
Q

Can the Police disperse a lawful picket

A

No

14
Q

Can a child under the age of 16 apply for a nom molestation order

A

Yes with the permission of the court

15
Q

Can a person commit and domestic violence offence if they are ina relationship and both under the age of 18

A

yes as long as they are over 16