Savings
3.—(1) Where immediately before the end of the specified period—
(a)a DAPN is in effect,
(b)an application for leave to apply for a DAPO has been made and is yet to be determined,
(c)an application for a DAPO has been made and is yet to be determined,
(d)proceedings, as specified in section 31, have been issued and are yet to be concluded, or
(e)a DAPO is in effect,
Part 3, except section 55 and the provisions of the Act specified in regulation 3(2) of the No. 6 Regulations, continues to have effect in the relevant areas for the purposes set out in the second column of the table in paragraph (2).
(2) The table referred to in paragraph (1) is—
| Stage in Proceedings | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DAPN is in effect | Enforcement of DAPN and application for DAPO |
| Application for leave to apply for a DAPO yet to be determined | Grant of leave to apply for a DAPO and application for DAPO |
| Application for DAPO yet to be determined | Making of DAPO |
| Proceedings specified under section 31 issued and yet to be concluded | Making of DAPO |
| DAPO is in effect | Enforcement, variation, discharge and appeal of DAPO |
(3) The provisions of the Act specified in regulation 3(2) of the No. 6 Regulations continue to have effect in England and Wales after the specified period in relation to a DAPN or DAPO given or made under Part 3—
(a)during the period beginning with 27th November 2024 and ending with 26th November 2025, or
(b)as it continues to have effect in accordance with the savings provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2).
(4) In this regulation—
“DAPN” means a domestic abuse protection notice within the meaning of section 22;
“DAPO” means a domestic abuse protection order within the meaning of section 27;
“relevant areas” means—
the specified areas;
the areas specified in regulation 3(1) of the No. 6 Regulations;
the areas specified in regulation 3 of the No. 8 Regulations.