The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 - A Guide for Family & Criminal Lawyers

Introduction

The legal tools available under the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 mark a significant shift in how such cases are handled - requiring both family and criminal lawyers to be fully up to date in order to best represent their clients either as the alleged abuser or as the victim of domestic abuse.

By viewing this webinar, you will be able to advise clients fully on the procedures available to the Chief Constable and on the options available to Sheriffs for disposal of these cases.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What are Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders?
• What is considered ‘abusive behaviour’ under the Act?
• Who can ask for a Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order?
• When and how can a landlord apply to the court to end a tenancy if there has been abusive behaviour?
• Details of the criminal offences that have been created
• The considerations of the welfare of children and the views of the child
• The effect of a DAPN or a DAPO on orders for Contact and Residence

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 23rd January 2026

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