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Are Barring Orders fit for purpose?

Barring Orders and Protection Orders, have you ever tried to take one out against someone? Andrea...

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13.37 3 Mar 2026


Are Barring Orders fit for purpose?


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13.37 3 Mar 2026


Barring Orders and Protection Orders, have you ever tried to take one out against someone?

Andrea’s guest spent decades living in fear, subjected to emotional and sexual abuse by her ex partner. He was ultimately convicted and is serving time for rape, but she was never granted a Barring Order to protect her during that time. Donna joins Andrea to share her story…

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