Domestic abuse: law and practice / Roger Bird.

London : LexisNexis, 2020.

8th edition

199087

Family violence -- Law and legislation -- England.

Family violence -- Law and legislation -- Wales.

1. Introduction to the Domestic Abuse Bill 2020

2. Who may apply for protection from abuse

3. Personal protection under existing law

4. Domestic abuse protection notices

5. Personal protection under the Domestic Abuse Bill 2020

6. Occupation orders

7. Protection from Harassment Act 1997

8. Procedures for personal protection orders

9. Transfer for tenancies

10. Enforcement

11. Domestic Abuse Commissioner, and miscellaneous matters

12. The effect of Domestic Abuse on related proceedings

Appendix 1: Statutes

Appendix 2: Extracts from Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955 and supplementary practice directions

Appendix 3: Sample forms and orders.

Domestic Abuse: Law and Practice is a comprehensive practitioner's guide to dealing with cases involving personal protection, harassment and domestic abuse. The new edition takes account of recent case-law and provides analysis of all the important procedural developments, including the new measures contained in the Domestic Abuse Bill. The text is supplemented by appendices containing key forms, precedents and legislation. An invaluable practical guide written for solicitors, barristers, citizen advice bureaux and women's rights groups. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Domestic abuse: law & practice

9781784734671

xxxi, 348 pages ; 25 cm