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Domestic Violence Orders in Ireland-what protection orders are available?

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The law concerning domestic violence was updated on 1st January 2019 when the Domestic Violence Act 2018 came into force. What remedies are there for victims of domestic abuse? Let’s take a look. Safety order Firstly, section 6 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 provides for a safety order. 6. (1) (a) In this section— … Read more

Domestic Violence Remedies-Barring Orders,Safety Orders and Protection Orders

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Domestic violence in Ireland was first recognised on the statute books in the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act, 1976 with the introduction of the first civil remedy for domestic violence. This act introduced the notion of a “barring order” which is a court order excluding the violent partner/spouse to be excluded from … Read more