Section 362: Evidence in proceedings relating to restraining orders

Sentencing Act 2020 · 2020 c. 17View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 11: Behaviour orders — CHAPTER 3: Protection from harassment

This section applies to—

proceedings under section 360 for the making of a restraining order;
proceedings under section 361 or 363(6) for the variation or discharge of a restraining order.

In any such proceedings, both the prosecution and the defence may lead, as further evidence, any evidence that would be admissible in proceedings for an injunction under section 3 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (civil remedy).

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