Rise in requests for protection orders

ALMOST 11,400 separate applications for protection were made by victims of domestic violence to the Courts last year.

New figures provided by the Courts Service show that there was a 15% increase in the number of people seeking protection from violent partners and other family members during 2007.

Almost 6,800 orders granting either safety, barring or protection were issued by the Courts, according to the annual report of the Courts Service.