Chapter 2
Scope of The Implementation
Article 2
Domestic violence is referred to the violence that happens and could happen towards:
- Husband and wife
- Dependent children
- Persons living under the roof of house and who are dependent of the households.
Article 3
Domestic violence is required to be prevented in time effectively and efficiently and that it is required to take the most appropriate measures in order to protect the victims or the persons who could be vulnerable.
Violence includes:
- Acts affecting life
- Acts affecting physical integrity
- Tortures or cruel acts
- Sexual aggression.
Article 7
Sexual aggression includes:
- Violent sex
- Sexual harassment
- Indecent exposures.
Chapter 7
Penalties
Article 35
Any acts of domestic violence that are considered as criminal offences shall be punished under the penal law in effect. |