A Story About Injunctions And How They Could Help You

How an Injunction Like the Celebrities Could Help YouIt's been splashed all over the news and has been a high profile case about an injunction. An injunction is a legal order that stops someone from doing a particular act. It makes it illegal to do that act and therefore is most commonly associated with newspapers and media restrictions.

The Celebrity Case: What Happened?The celebrity known as 'PJS' got an injunction from the supreme court that stopped newspapers in England and Wales from printing his name regarding an extra-marital affair he had.

However, The Sun then put forward an attempt to have the injunction overturned, because the name of PJS had been published all over Scotland and also across the US. In effect, they argued the injunction was useless, since social media would soon play a role in spreading the identity of the individual.

The court ruled that the injunction should be lifted, however there was a 24-hour extension on the injunction so that there could be an appeal for further injunctions.

The Power of InjunctionsThis is a good example of the power of injunctions. Although the injunction proved limited in the case of people already finding out through other means, it demonstrates how effective they can be in stopping an individual from doing something.

This can be applied to more serious matters such as domestic violence and family protection.

How Injunctions Can Protect You and Your FamilyNon-Molestation Orders: You can get an injunction against an individual so that your child is not abused by them. This is called a 'non-molestation' order and provides legal protection against harassment and abuse.

Occupation Orders: You can also apply for an 'occupation' order. This would decide who is allowed legally into your family home and the surrounding area, giving you full and maximum protection.

Legal Support Available: The government also provides free legal representation for some people who need these protective orders.

Emergency ProtectionYou can also apply for an emergency order if you feel like you need an injunction against a person straight away. This provides immediate legal protection when you're in urgent need of safety.

Beyond Domestic ViolenceInjunctions can also be used for:

• Preventing harassment in the workplace
• Stopping neighbours from antisocial behaviour
• Protecting business interests
• Preventing breach of contract
• Protecting intellectual property

Get Legal ProtectionIf you need any advice around getting an injunction, or simply want to know more about your legal protection options, don't hesitate to contact our team on: 0116 2999 199 or email us on: info@d-w-s.co.uk