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(£) that the protection of the child under 21 is

achieved through the action of the parent alone because there are protections under the Protection of Women and Juveniles Ordinance for children under age 18 in single parent families, while those between 18 and 21 are protected by criminal law (Clause 3 (1) (b));

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

that a spouse who is subjected to exclusion order and refuses to pay rent might be found in contempt of court (Clause 3(1) (c) if the court is satisfied that he has sought to circumvent

the order;

that an injunction can be obtained from a High Court Judge in cases of urgency or other special circumstances (Clause 4) or at a District Court even on a Sunday; and Legal Aid could be obtained within 24 hours;

that the details of an order with the power of arrest attached (Clause 5(2)) would be described in the injunction and there should be a copy of it served on the District Police Station for record so that if it is activated the police officers are clear as to the scope of their

power;

that for exclusion orders and power of arrest attached, the maximum effective period is 3 months plus (on second application) a total period of 6 months; but there is no time limit on a non-molestation order (Clause 6(1) and

Clause (7)).