A PPO is an order made by the family court in Singapore. Its purpose is to protect a spouse
suffering from family violence.
Family violence is defined under section 64 of the Women’s Charter (Chapter 353) as:
a) wilfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear or hurt;
b) causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been
known would result in hurt;
c) wrongfully confining or restraining a family member against his will; or
d) causing continual harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause
anguish to a family member.