by Jonathan Wong | Jun 6, 2016 | Knowledge & Insights
What is a PPO? A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is an Order issued by the Court which restrains (i.e. prohibits) a person from using family violence against a family member A breach of a Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a criminal offence under section 65(8) of the...
by Jonathan Wong | May 27, 2016 | Knowledge & Insights
What is Family Violence? Family Violence is defined in the Women’s Charter as one of the following acts: Wilfully or knowingly placing or attempting to place a family member in fear of hurt Causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to...
