Section 5: Interim stalking protection Orders
This section sets out the powers of a magistrates’ court to make an interim stalking protection order, who may apply for an interim order, what may be included in the terms of an interim order and the duration of an interim order.
	The purpose of this provision is to protect the victim whilst the main application for the stalking protection order under Section 1 is being determined.
	Subsection (2) provides that interim stalking protection orders will be available on application to a magistrates’ court by a chief officer of police, either at the same time as that officer makes the "main" application for an order under Section 1, or in a separate application if the "main" application has already been made.
	Subsection (3) provides that interim orders can prohibit the defendant from doing something, or require the defendant to do something, as the court deems appropriate. See paragraphs 28 and 29 above for examples of prohibitions and requirements which could be included in the terms of an interim order.
	Subsection (4) provides that the prohibitions and requirements included within the terms of an interim order must, so far as is practicable, avoid conflict with the defendant’s religious beliefs, or their work or educational obligations. The intention of this subsection is to ensure that the terms of the interim order are proportionate.
	Subsection (5) provides that the defendant must comply with a prohibition or requirement in all parts of the United Kingdom, unless it is expressly limited to a particular locality.
	Subsection (6) sets out the duration of an interim order. Interim orders have effect only for a fixed period specified in the order and cease to have effect on determination of the "main" application under Section 1.
	Subsection (7) provides that the defendant may apply to a magistrates’ court for that order to be varied, renewed or discharged. The process for varying, renewing or discharging orders is set out at Section 4.