# The Magistrates’ Courts (Stalking Protection Orders) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2023, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Rules)
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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2023/175/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-stalking-protection-orders-rules-northern-ireland-2023/note
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