Course description
The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 introduced additional protective measures for victims of domestic abuse as well as additional police powers. Family lawyers and criminal lawyers in Scotland need to ensure they are familiar with this legislation in order to best represent their clients either as the alleged abuser or as the victim of domestic abuse.
Judith Higson presents this webinar that will provide guidance on how to advise clients on the new procedures available to the Chief Constable, as well as the options available to Sheriffs for disposal of these cases. It will cover the new criminal offences that have been created, and more.
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Introduction
The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 came into force on 5 May 2021. The Act introduces additional protective measures for victims of domestic abuse and also additional police powers.
Family lawyers and criminal lawyers need to be familiar with this legislation in order to best represent their clients either as the alleged abuser or as the victim of domestic abuse. By viewing this webinar you will be able to advise clients fully on the new procedures available to the Chief Constable and on the options available to Sheriffs for disposal of these cases.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- What are Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Orders?
- What is ‘abusive behaviour’?
- Who can ask for a Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order?
- Details of the new criminal offences that have been created
- The considerations of the welfare of children and the views of the child
- The effect of a DAPN or a DAPO on orders for Contact and Residence
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