Injunctions

In order to get an interdict, you need to see a solicitor who will go before a Judge in the Sheriff Court, who will hear the application and decide whether it is suitable to issue an interdict. At the first hearing, the Judge will (more than likely) issue an interim order with a hearing in seven days time to issue the interdict.

Legal aid is available for certain types of interdicts providing you fit the criteria but it is not available for defending them.

If you or your solicitor feels that your partner's behaviour amounts to a criminal offence then you should contact Police Scotland by dialling 101 to report it.

Occasionally an interdict will carry a power of arrest. Your solicitor will make sure that the police have a copy of it so that they can take action if the interdict is breached.

Unless the video or photo is of an indecent nature and of a child or of a criminal offence then the police will not get involved.

If the photo/video is for example, on one of the social networking websites, you could speak to the administrator of the internet site who may remove the material.

Otherwise, you would need to obtain a restraining order from the courts to order the removal of the material. You should seek advice from the Citizens Advice or a solicitor about this matter.