11. New section 13a

The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 13

the following section:

“Application for protection order 13a. A protection order sought under section 13 shall be made by—

(a)

the victim;

(b)

the victim’s counsel;

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(c)

a social welfare officer on behalf of the victim; or

(d)

a police officer on behalf of the victim.”.

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