Protection from Abuse (Scotland) Act 2001 Explanatory Notes

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