Protective injunctions
In some domestic abuse situations, a solicitor may consider whether an application for a protective injunction is appropriate. The correct route depends on the relationship between the people involved, what has happened and whether there is an immediate risk.
When urgent help may be needed
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. Emergency services should always be contacted where immediate protection is required.
Where there is no immediate emergency, Oakens handles domestic-abuse and protective-injunction matters, including cases involving threats, unwanted contact, harassment or controlling behaviour.
Information that may assist an case discussion
- The relationship between you and the other person.
- Important dates and a short chronology of incidents.
- Police incident or crime-reference numbers, if available.
- Messages, emails, photographs or recordings that can be retained safely.
- Details of witnesses or professional involvement.
- Any existing court orders or current proceedings.
- Whether children are involved and whether there are immediate safeguarding concerns.
Handling information safely
Only gather or retain material when it is safe and lawful to do so. Do not place yourself at further risk to obtain evidence. Tell Oakens if it is unsafe to telephone, leave a voicemail or send a message.
What happens next
Oakens identifies the relevant circumstances, evidence and safeguarding concerns and helps move the case through the appropriate specialist legal pathway. Any court application or reserved legal work is handled by an appropriately authorised legal professional.