An application to the Court for an injunction for a non-molestation order and/or occupation order can be made without notice to the perpetrator and for this, a victim will not need to face their abuser in Court. The Court can make provisions such as separate waiting rooms for subsequent hearings, however, there is to be a major overhaul in the law by way of the Domestic Abuse Bill. This important piece of legislation is designed to protect victims of domestic abuse with provisions such as protective screens in Court, allowing Judges greater powers to prevent abusive ex-partners from repeatedly dragging their victims back to court and the possibility of considering criminal and family matters in parallel to provide greater support for victims.