Hong Kong Ordinances

DOMESTIC AND COHABITATION RELATIONSHIPS VIOLENCE ORDINANCE - SECT 2

Interpretation and application

(Past version on 01/08/2008).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-

"applicant" (申請人) means a person who applies for an injunction to be
granted under section 3, 3A or 3B; (Added 18 of 2009 s. 5)

"cohabitation relationship" (同居關係)—

   (a)  means a relationship between 2 persons (whether of the same sex or of
        the opposite sex) who live together as a couple in an intimate
        relationship; and

   (b)  includes such a relationship that has come to an end; (Added 18 of
        2009 s. 5)

"matrimonial home" (婚姻居所) includes a home in which the parties to a
marriage ordinarily reside together whether or not it is occupied at the same
time by other persons; (Amended 17 of 2008 s. 3)

"minor" (未成年人) means a person under the age of 18 years; (Added 17 of
2008 s. 3)

"party to a cohabitation relationship" (同居關係一方) does not include a
person who is or was the spouse of the other party to that relationship;
(Added 18 of 2009 s. 5)

"respondent" (答辯人) means the person against whom an injunction is
granted or sought to be granted under section 3, 3A or 3B;. (Added 17 of 2008
s. 3. Amended 18 of 2009 s. 5)

"specified minor" (指明未成年人) means a minor—

   (a)  who is a child (whether a natural child, adoptive child or step-child)
        of the applicant or respondent concerned; or

   (b)  who is living with the applicant concerned. (Added 18 of 2009 s. 5)
        (Amended 17 of 2008 s. 3)

(2) (Repealed 18 of 2009 s. 5)

"matrimonial home" (婚姻居所)

"minor" (未成年人)

"respondent" (答辯人)

"specified minor" (指明未成年人)

"party to a cohabitation relationship" (同居關係一方)

"applicant" (申請人)

"cohabitation relationship" (同居關係)