Scotland · 2001
Protection from Abuse (Scotland) Act 2001
Protects: Anyone subjected to abuse in Scotland.
Information only. This is not legal advice. Court procedures and the law change. Always confirm with a solicitor, Citizens Advice, or a domestic abuse advocate before acting.
Summary
Allows a power of arrest to be attached to any interdict granted to protect a person from abuse, where the court is satisfied that the interdicted person has been given notice and the attachment is necessary.
Key provisions
Power of arrest
Police can arrest without warrant for any breach of the interdict with power of arrest.
What this Act affects
The specific protective court orders and decision points this Act creates or feeds — with the exact statutory section.
Court may attach a power of arrest to any interdict to protect from abuse; police can arrest without warrant on breach.