About us Domestic Violence may amount to a Criminal Offence and contact should be made with the local Police. Often a criminal charge will be accompanied by bail conditions that in effect protect potential victims from further assault The Protection from Harassment Act gives rise to both criminal and civil actions.
Local practice varies from area to area, but the Police seem reluctant to use the proceedings.
Injunctions are civil remedies obtained by one party against another. Breach of an Injunction is contempt of Court and as such are punishable up to and including imprisonment. Some injunctions may have a power of arrest. There can be no doubt that if you are a victim of domestic violence, or have been served with an injunction, then you require immediate advice. There are many agencies who can provide help, in addition to the Local police, Social services and so forth.