Statutory guidance

Domestic abuse protection orders and protection notices

Provides police with information on when to consider or apply for a domestic abuse protection notice (DAPN) or domestic abuse protection order (DAPO).

• From: Home Office
• Published: 27 November 2024
• Last updated: 9 April 2025 — See all updates

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Domestic abuse protection orders and domestic abuse protection notices: statutory guidance for the police (accessible)

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Domestic abuse protection orders and domestic abuse protection notices: statutory guidance for the police

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Domestic abuse protection orders and domestic abuse protection notices: statutory guidance for the police (Welsh)

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This statutory guidance focuses on the processes for police-led applications for a DAPN and DAPO.

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Published 27 November 2024

Last updated 9 April 2025 + show all updates

1. 9 April 2025

   Addition of Welsh version of guidance.

2. 27 November 2024

   First published.