DENMARK | EUROPE
Bill on Psychological Violence in Close Relations
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2019
Brief Description
In March 2019, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill on psychological violence in close relations (family etc..), which entered into force on 1 April 2019. The bill amends the Criminal Code by introducing a new separate act on psychological violence in close relations (family etc.). Civil society has played an important role in the preparatory legislative process. Furthermore, the Government has taken initiatives to ensure the police and prosecution service proceedings of cases of psychological violence.
Source of Information
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