section below.) The Criminal Code states the following sanctions are to be given when a violation of these orders take place: • A fine of 300 to 500 times the minimal salary; • Arrest and detention from one to three months; • Imprisonment for up to 6 months.
To date we have no example of sanctions being given to abusers for violations of an EIO or PO. Furthermore, the police must also arrest, or at least detain, the abuser on the spot if serious violence has occurred and a PO must be given immediately. Again, no such instance has been recorded, except in the case of murder. Recommendations:
1. Strict implementation of punishment for violations of EIOs; 2. POs
must be issued by court within 24 hours (including weekends and holidays)
3. Amend the DV law so that detention and arrests of violent
and dangerous perpetrators must be done more often for protection of victim and also as a message to society that such behavior is not tolerated.
Risk/Danger Assessment In order to identify the threat of lethality for the victim a Risk Assessment (RA) questionnaire is given by the police to the victim. This is very important in preventing further harm to the victim and the
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