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What Are Control & Protection Orders?

A variety of court orders can be applied for by the police or law-enforcement agencies to restrict a person’s liberty — even before or without a criminal conviction. These include:

• Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs): Issued when authorities suspect you carry knives or bladed articles in public, even without enough evidence to charge you. 

• Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs): Formerly ASBOs, these orders restrict individuals’ behaviour over long periods and breaching them can result in prison. 

• Closure Orders: Under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, these can force you to leave or not live at certain premises. 

• Restraining Orders: Under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 / family law, these act as injunctions restricting contact or behaviour. 

• Domestic Violence Prevention Notices & Orders: Issued under the Crime and Security Act 2010 for those accused of domestic violence. 

• Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs): Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, applied to individuals convicted or cautioned for sexual offences, or even abroad. 

These orders often come with serious penalties for breach — including imprisonment — and can last for years. Early legal advice is crucial.

Why Choose Us for Your Defence Against Control & Protection Orders?

• We are London-based, accredited criminal defence solicitors with extensive experience in challenging and defending control orders, protection orders, knife & weapon control orders, and behaviour-based orders.

• We provide urgent, practical advice to help you:

  • Resist the imposition of the order entirely

  • Reduce the scope or duration of the order

  • Challenge or appeal an existing order

  • Defend you if you are accused of breaching an order

  • Vary or discharge an order already in force

• We understand the breadth of orders and their impact on your life — from liberty to employment, mortgage/insurance, travel and reputation.

• We offer transparent advice on funding: many of these cases qualify for legal aid, and for private representations we provide clear fixed-fee or hourly-rate options. 

Our Services for Control & Protection Orders

Application Defence & Early Intervention

If you face an imminent application for a control or protection order, we advise immediately on your rights, help you make representations, and prepare to challenge the proposed order.

Representation at Court & Hearings

We represent you at the magistrates' court or Crown Court when hearings are scheduled for orders such as KCPOs, CBOs or SHPOs, delivering strong defence advocacy.

Breach of Order Defence

If you have been charged with breaching a control or protection order, we provide full criminal defence — assessing evidence, advising on plea or trial strategy and mitigating risk.

Variation or Discharge of Existing Order

If you already have an order against you and it’s affecting your rights, we act to apply for variation or discharge, reducing restrictions where possible.

Licensing, Employment & Travel Advice

We advise how an order or conviction can affect your licence, job, security clearance or ability to travel — and how to minimise those risks.

Key Considerations & What You Should Know

• Time and evidence matter: Many orders are applied for without full criminal prosecutions; you should seek legal advice before statements are made or court documents served.

• Serious consequences for breach: Breaching orders like KCPOs or CBOs may result in substantial sentences (often up to 2-5 years) or other criminal penalties. 

• Long-lasting impact: These orders can remain in place for years and affect your ability to live, work, travel or hold certain licences.

• Overlap with criminal proceedings: Often these orders are linked to ongoing investigations or convictions — your defence strategy must consider both simultaneously.

• Funding & costs: Many applicants will qualify for legal aid; others require private funding — we will assess your eligibility and outline costs clearly. 

Our Process & Transparent Fees

1. Initial consultation – We assess the nature of the order, your position, risks, funding eligibility and early strategy.

2. Evidence review & strategic advice – We gather documents, liaise with police/agencies, analyse risk, craft defence or representations.

3. Court / hearing representation – We represent you in all relevant hearings, present mitigation, challenge applications, handle breaches.

4. Follow-up & next steps – We advise on the outcome, track restrictions, apply for variation/discharge, and support you in returning to normal life.

Fees – We provide clear cost estimates upfront. If you are eligible for legal aid, we guide you through the application; if privately funded, we offer competitive fixed-fee or structured payment options.