Protection from Abuse (Scotland) Act 2001

  1. Introduction

  2. Summary of and Background to the Act

  3. Commentary on Sections

    1. Section 1: Attachment of power of arrest to interdict

    2. Section 2: Duration, extension and recall

    3. Section 3: Notification to police

    4. Section 4: Powers and duties of police

    5. Section 5: Court appearance

    6. Section 6: Amendment to the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981

    7. Section 7: Interpretation

    8. Section 8: Short title and commencement