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Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976
16What is a restraining order?
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16 What is a restraining order?
A restraining order is an order of a judge directing –
(a) that the property of a defendant is not to be disposed of, or otherwise dealt with, by any person except in such manner and in such circumstances, if any, as are specified in the order; and
(b) if the judge is satisfied that circumstances require it – that the Public Trustee or another person specified in the order is to take control of that property.