Domestic abusers will be ordered to stay away from their victims, under a new measure announced today.
New powers have been granted to the police and courts to impose Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs), providing enhanced protections for victims.
This means, for the first time, family courts will be able to impose tagging.
DAPOs will also enhance existing powers that police have to legally prevent abusers from contacting or approaching their victims, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Find out more about DAPOs: https://lnkd.in/ek3QGjDc
Under new measures announced today, victims of domestic abuse will be better protected from their abusers.
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4moIt is part of their control and manipulation which lasts well after the relationship ends. If they tried to control and restrict your interaction and sharing with others while you were together, it will stay haunting you preventing you to speak freely. In order to heal and find peace, it is beneficial to disclose and share your troubles. There is no need to protect those that cause us pain and hurt any longer. 💔