How long is an injunction?
Injunctions are normally for a specified period of time (e.g. six months) but can be renewed; or they may be made “until further order”. There is no limit on the length of time that non-molestation orders can be extended.
What are the consequences of stalking?
Victims reported suicide attempts, anxiety, depression, a loss of confidence and feelings of isolation, while some were forced to change jobs or even move home as a result of being targeted.
What happens when you get an injunction on someone?
The court can make an order or injunction that the person harassing you must stop their behaviour. If they don’t stop harassing you after the court has made an injunction against them, it’s a criminal offence and they can be prosecuted in the criminal courts.
On what grounds can I get an injunction?
You can apply for an ‘injunction’ if you’ve been the victim of domestic abuse. An injunction is a court order that either: protects you or your child from being harmed or threatened by the person who’s abused you – this is called a ‘non-molestation order’
What is Republic No 9231?
9231] AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR AND AFFORDING STRONGER PROTECTION FOR THE WORKING CHILD, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION ACT”
What is RA 9147 all about?
(Republic Act No. 9147). An Act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and their habitats, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes.
What is Republic Act RA 9003 all about?
RA 9003 declares the policy of the state in adopting a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program that ensures the protection of public health and the environment and the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and …
What is the purpose of RA 9775?
Protection and care. In line with the Anti-Child Pornography law RA 9775, the Philippine Government through the DSWD must ensure that adequate support services are provided to victims of child pornography.
What is the role of Republic Act No 7942?
Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (Republic Act No. 7942). An Act instituting a new system of mineral resources exploration, development, utilization and conservation.
What is Republic Act 7924?
[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7924] AN ACT CREATING THE METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMNET. AUTHORITY, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDING THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
What are the 3 R’s of RA 9003?
reduce, reuse and recycling