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Romanian Lower House Adopts Articles Of Bill Protecting Victims Of Domestic Violence

Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted the articles of a bill amending the law against domestic violence, which says the victim may ask in court for a protection and restraining order against the aggressor.
Romanian Lower House Adopts Articles Of Bill Protecting Victims Of Domestic Violence
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14 feb. 2012, 17:56, English

According to the bill, domestic violence can take the form of verbal, psychological, physical, sexual, social or spiritual violence. The victim is entitled to the respect of their personality, dignity and private life, special protection, counseling, rehabilitation and reintegration services, free healthcare and free legal assistance.

The victim may request a provisional protection order and the court may forbid the aggressor from remaining in or returning to the joint home, as well as force the aggressor to cover medical, legal and accommodation expenses.

Also, the victim may request a restraining order, whereby the aggressor is to leave the joint home, keep a distance of at least 200 meters from the victim and refrain from contact. This order may not be enforced for longer than two years.

PDL deputy Raluca Turcan, one of the bill’s sponsors, said statistics show that 75-85% of women experience abuse in the home.

The bill has been adopted in the Senate and will be subject to a final vote in the Chamber of Deputies.