*Update*
As of 27 November 2024, a new type of protective order called Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) is being piloted in certain areas. A pilot is like a test or trial to try something new.
DAPOs are only available if the person you need protection from lives in a piloting area. The piloting areas are:
- London boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, and Bromley
- Greater Manchester
- The British Transport Police are also able to apply for a DAPO
You can find further information on DAPOs on the GOV.UK website: victims www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-protection-notices-dapns-and-domestic-abuse-protection-orders-dapos
If you are not able to apply for a DAPO, or you want to find out more about your other options, you can download the guide at the top of this page.