Domestic Abuse Protection Notice. A short-term civil notice introduced under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, issued by the police (with senior officer authorisation) in the pilot areas to give immediate protection to a victim of domestic abuse, typically lasting up to 48 hours while a longer-term Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) is sought from the court.
In Plain English
A police-issued emergency notice that gives immediate, short-term protection to someone experiencing domestic abuse while a longer court order is being arranged.
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