Under Section 63C of the Women's Charter, a person who is guilty of a family violence offence shall be liable on conviction -

(a) if the offence is aggravated - to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 18 months or to both; and

(b) in all other cases - to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

Under Section 63D, a family violence offence is arrestable for the purposes of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010.

In an emergency where a protection order has been violated, please seek assistance from the Police by calling 999.

For more information, visit the Family Justice Courts' website.