Domestic abuse protection orders 5 8 Making of domestic abuse protection order (1) The chief constable— (a) must apply to the sheriff for a domestic abuse protection order in relation to a person to whom a domestic abuse protection notice is given, (b) may apply to the sheriff for a domestic abuse protection order in relation to a 10 person in any other case. (2) The sheriff may make the order only if satisfied that— (a) person A has engaged in behaviour which is abusive of person B, and (b) it is necessary to make the order for the purpose of protecting person B from abusive behaviour by person A. 15 (3) It does not matter whether the abusive behaviour referred to in subsection (2)(a) took place in Scotland or elsewhere. (4) The sheriff may permit person B to be a party to the proceedings. (5) Before determining an application under subsection (1), the sheriff must give an opportunity to the chief constable, person A and person B (whether or not person B is 20 a party to the proceedings) to make representations about the application. (6) When determining the application, the sheriff must take into account...