"A Metropolitan Police pilot giving officers stronger powers to restrict suspected domestic abusers has led to hundreds of protective orders being issued in three London boroughs. Since the scheme began last year in Croydon, Bromley and Sutton, officers have issued 219 emergency notices and secured 180 Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs). The orders can ban individuals from contacting a victim, visiting their home or posting harmful content online. They can also be used in cases involving coercive or controlling behaviour."
"Under the pilot, police can apply for DAPOs on behalf of victims through magistrates' courts. Victims can also apply directly to the family court at no cost. Criminal, family or civil courts can also impose an order during other proceedings. Across the pilot areas, the Met said there were currently 399 active orders and notices. Eight were awaiting court hearings and 39 breaches have been pursued."
A Metropolitan Police pilot in Croydon, Bromley and Sutton has enabled officers to issue emergency notices and secure Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) to prevent suspected abusers contacting victims, visiting homes or posting harmful online content. The powers can address coercive or controlling behaviour, and breaching an order is a criminal offence, with some offenders jailed or electronically tagged after breaches. Police can apply for DAPOs through magistrates' courts while victims can apply to the family court at no cost. The pilot currently has hundreds of active orders and is supported by new victim service channels and information resources.
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