LIGJI NR. 03/L-182 PËR MBROJTJE NGA DHUNA NË FAMILJE | 03/L-182 — Kosovo law | Esheria

LIGJI NR. 03/L-182 PËR MBROJTJE NGA DHUNA NË FAMILJE

This provision identifies the act as the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence.

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Jurisdiction
Kosovo
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
03/L-182
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
sq
Updated
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child custody compliance court competence court orders court procedure court proceedings definitions effective date enforcement family violence health services incident response law enforcement notices medical treatment parental rights personal safety police escort protective measures protective order application protective orders public safety public services safety and compliance seizure of property +4 more

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This provision identifies the act as the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence. This article states that the law aims to prevent domestic violence and address its effects, with special attention to children, older people, and persons with disabilities. This article defines key terms used in the law, including family relationship, domestic violence, protected party, request, perpetrator, victim, authorized representative, victim advocate, and different types of protection orders. Courts decide on protective measures and can issue protection or emergency protection orders; the Kosovo Police is responsible for enforcing the measures. A psychosocial protective measure may be imposed on a domestic violence perpetrator, together with another preventive measure, and it may last no longer than six months.