Topic
Family and relationships
This page contains different parts of laws about Family and relationships.
Important laws about Family and relationships
Telecommunications Act 2001
What examples mean in this law: they help explain rules, but rules are what count.
155C: Status of examples
Disputes Tribunal Act 1988
How the law helps sort out claims for people under 18
80: Settlement of claims by minors
Sentencing Act 2002
Who looks after a child or young person while they wait for a court decision?
161: Custody of child or young person pending hearing
Sentencing Act 2002
Hurting or neglecting a child under 14: what the court thinks about
9A: Cases involving violence against, or neglect of, child under 14 years
Sentencing Act 2002
What special words mean in these law sections
123A: Interpretation of terms used in this section and sections 123B to 123H
Sentencing Act 2002
A court order to keep you away from someone you hurt to keep them safe
123B: Protection order
Sentencing Act 2002
Rules that apply to special protection orders to keep you safe
123C: Provisions applying to protection order made under section 123B
Sentencing Act 2002
Sharing documents with people who help offenders and keep others safe
123CA: Disclosure of documents to assessor and service provider
Sentencing Act 2002
People who help with protection orders and safety programmes
123CC: Assessors and service providers for section 123CA
Immigration Act 2009
Rules for visa applications from people under 18 who aren't married
59: Applications by minors
More laws about Family and relationships
About this project
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You can talk to Community Law or Citizen's Advice Bureau about your rights.
Remember that AI can make mistakes, and just reading the law isn't enough to understand how it could be used in court.