Courts (Abuse of Process) Bill (HC Bill 141)

Contents

1. Part 1

   Prevention of abuse of process

   1. 1. Abuse of process: definition

   2. 2. Review of co-operation of courts to prevent abuse of process

   3. 3. Duties and rights of parties to court proceedings: information to prevent
      abuse of process

   4. 4. Respondent’s right to special measures

   5. 5. Right of police officers to apply to be a party to relevant court proceedings

   6. 6. Training in abuse of process

   7. 7. Guidance on duties under this Act

2. Part 2

   Offences and breaches of court orders

   1. 8. Non-molestation orders

   2. 9. Restraining orders

   3. 10. Offence of breaching child arrangement orders and other orders with respect
      to children

3. Part 3

   General and final provisions

   1. 11. Annual reports

   2. 12. Interpretation

   3. 13. Extent, commencement and short title