LAW 1171 · Family Law Practice — Domestic Violence and Molestation

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

The legislation, provisions and remedies available in cases of domestic violence and molestation — non-molestation orders, occupation orders, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and criminal remedies.

1. Module 1

   Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Non-molestation orders (s.42 Family Law Act 1996): who may apply, the test, undertakings, power of arrest, breach as a criminal offence; occupation orders (ss.33-38 FLA 1996): the balance of harm test, the criteria for each type.

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 20 in relation to domestic violence and molestation.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and Criminal Remedies Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and Criminal Remedies

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Domestic Abuse Act 2021: statutory definition of domestic abuse, domestic abuse protection orders (DAPOs) and notices, coercive and controlling behaviour (s.76 Serious Crime Act 2015); Clare's Law (DVDS); criminal restraining orders.

   Outcome

   You can apply the CILEX Level 6 Unit 20 assessment criteria to a given family law practice scenario.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and Criminal Remedies Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion