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General Instruction No. 17/2020 on Effective Prosecution of Gender-Based Violence
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2020
Brief Description
The General Prosecutor issued General Instruction No. 17/2020, aimed at ensuring a unified, efficient, and effective process in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses related to violence against women, domestic violence, and hate-based violence. This instruction emphasizes the importance of swift investigations and criminal prosecutions, ensuring that requests for measures are effective, proportionate, and deterrent.
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