This is my view. A restraining order can be imposed on conviction or acquittal.  In this case, it was an acquittal but the restraining order stands as the complainant would have asked for one in the mags. The only way you can get rid of it is if the complainant makes an application in the mags to have it withdrawn and the matter would be listed.  

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On Fri, 28 Jun 2019 at 13:11, Joe Mensah-Dankwah
<Joemensah@foresterssolicitors.co.uk> wrote:

Does anyone know the answer to this?

 

We have successfully appealed, in the crown court, a conviction for assault.  Ordinarily the sentence falls away, so the crown court said nothing about the sentence.  However, in this case, a restraining order was made by the mags.  Now, after the euphoria of victory had waned, the client has come back asking if we could have the restraining order “removed”.  My view is that a fresh application to set aside the RO needs to be made to the mags ct.  I have asked the LAA whether we can use the same Rep Order (assuming no change in circs) and claim a separate fee.  They have not been able to give an answer, but instead answered one about appeals which I did not ask.  My view is that given that the granting of a RO follows the civil standard of proof, we cannot apply for and use a criminal Rep Order for this.  I have seen one view online which suggests that one can in some cases.

 

What do you say, folks?

 

Regards,

 

Joe Mensah-Dankwah

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