Editing Restraining order (section)

===United Kingdom===
====England====
{{Main|Non-molestation order}}
In [[English law]], a non-molestation order may be granted under Section 42 of the [[Family Law Act 1996]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/27/section/42|title=Family Law Act 1996|website=www.legislation.gov.uk|access-date=2016-05-10}}</ref> Non-molestation orders are a type of injunction used to protect an individual from intimidation or harassment. Breaching a non-molestation order is a criminal offence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk/docs/breach_of_protective_order.pdf|title=About guidelines|access-date=2010-04-19|archive-date=2010-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509070852/http://www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk/docs/breach_of_protective_order.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Under the [[Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004|Domestic Violence Crime and Victims Act 2004]], cohabiting same-sex couples are able to seek a non-molestation order.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/ |title=Home |website=broken-rainbow.org.uk}}</ref> Non-molestation orders sought for protection from domestic violence qualify for [[legal aid]] regardless of the applicant's income.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-violence-survivors-handbook.asp?section=000100010008000100330002|title=The Survivor's Handbook - Womens Aid|website=Women's Aid|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-05-10|archive-date=2015-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704214802/http://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-violence-survivors-handbook.asp?section=000100010008000100330002|url-status=dead}}</ref>