NOTTINGHAM WOMAN JAILED FOR BREACHING DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDER
A woman from Nottingham named Julie Cockburn was found to be in violation of a Domestic Violence Protection Order during a welfare check carried out by police officers.This order, issued on January 15, barred her from either contacting or visiting her former partner’s residence.
Despite these restrictions, Cockburn had previously exhibited aggressive behavior and even issued threats to kill her ex-partner, leading to concerns for his safety.
Just two days following the issuance of the order, police conducting a safeguarding visit discovered that Cockburn had broken the rules by visiting the victim’s home and making two phone calls to him within the same period, constituting three breaches overall.
She was arrested later that day and appeared before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on January 19, where she acknowledged breaching the order.
She was fined, with her sentence considered served due to the time she had already spent in custody, and was ordered to pay £177 in legal costs.
Legislation also provides for serious penalties for repeated violations, including fines up to £5,000 or a two-month imprisonment.
These incidents were part of Operation Saltash, a law enforcement initiative aimed at actively monitoring domestic violence and stalking orders to better protect victims.
Detective Sergeant Rachel Sisson of Nottinghamshire Police welcomed the conviction, asserting that enforcement of such orders reassures victims that their safety is the top priority and underscores that breaches are dealt with firmly.
Cockburn’s conduct underscores the persistent dangers faced by domestic abuse victims, and her sentencing reinforces the necessity of complying with protective orders to shield vulnerable individuals from further harm.
