non-molestation order

{{short description|Injunction that protects victims of abuse or harassment}}

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A non-molestation order is, in English law, a type of injunction that may be sought by a victim of domestic abuse against their abuser.{{cite web|url=http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/services/familylaw/non-molestation-orders.aspx |title=Non-Molestation Orders | Domestic Violence | Simpson Millar Solicitors |publisher=Simpsonmillar.co.uk |date=2007-11-27 |accessdate=2015-06-20}} It is one of two types of injunction available under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996, the other being an occupation order.{{cite web|url=http://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-violence-survivors-handbook.asp?section=000100010008000100330002 |title=Women's Aid - The Survivor's Handbook - Getting an injunction |publisher=Womensaid.org.uk |date=2007-07-01 |accessdate=2015-06-20}} A non-molestation order is aimed at stopping harassment from a partner or ex-partner and also applies to any children that a victim of abuse may have. A breach of such an order is considered a criminal offence in English law.