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Non-molestation order definition

What does Non-molestation order mean? A non‑molestation order is a protective family law injunction that stops a person from harassing, threatening, intimidating or using violence against a partner, former partner or child. In England and Wales it is granted under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 and prohibits a respondent from molesting an “associated person” (as defined in the Act) or a relevant child. “Molestation” is not exhaustively defined in statute; case law interprets it broadly to include violence, harassment, pestering, coercive control and unwanted contact (including online). Orders typically include no‑contact provisions and bans on attending a home, workplace...

Standard Non-Molestation Order and Case Management Directions (England and Wales): FLA 1996, FPR Part 3A participation, police disclosure, prohibition of cross-examination, Qualified Legal Representative scheme

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At the Family Court held at [ Court name ]

Case No: [ Case number ]

Non-Molestation Order

The Family Law Act 1996

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Before [ name of judge ], in private, on [ date ] at a [ type of hearing ]

Important notice to the respondent, [ RESPONDENT NAME ] of [ RESPONDENT address ]

You are required to comply with this order. Please read it thoroughly. If any part is unclear, seek advice from a solicitor, a Legal Advice Centre or the Citizens Advice Bureau. You have the right to ask the court to vary or discharge this order.

Warning: without reasonable excuse, doing anything this order prohibits amounts to a criminal offence; on conviction you may be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or a fine, or both. Alternatively, if you DISOBEY this order, you MAY BE FOUND TO BE IN contempt of court and you may be IMPRISONED or fined,...

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