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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Miscellaneous provisions

176: Non-molestation orders

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"Orders to stop someone from hurting or scaring you"

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You can find information about non-molestation orders in the Family Proceedings Act 1980. This part of the law is called section 176. It was repealed on 1 March 1983 by the Domestic Protection Act 1982.

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Part 11Miscellaneous provisions

176Non-molestation orders (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 176: repealed, on , by section 42 of the Domestic Protection Act 1982 (1982 No 120).