Explanatory note

These Rules contain provisions relating to sections 6 to 16 of the Protection from Stalking Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (2022 c.17) which make provision in relation to stalking protection orders.

Rule 2 prescribes the procedure for an application for a stalking protection order and an interim stalking protection order.

Rule 3 prescribes the procedure for an application for variation, renewal or discharge of a stalking protection order or an interim stalking protection order.

Rule 4 prescribes the manner in which a summons or an order required to be served under these Rules may be served.