Tag: Violence
German Government approves draft law against domestic violence
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive draft bill designed to strengthen protection against domestic abuse. The initiative, introduced by Justice Minister…
Germany plans electronic monitoring as a protection against domestic violence
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Cabinet seeks to strengthen protection for victims of domestic and intimate partner violence through comprehensive new legislation. The proposed law…
Germany moves to adopt Spanish model for electronic tagging in domestic violence cases
(de-news.net) – Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has announced the forthcoming introduction of legislation aimed at adopting the “Spanish model” of electronic monitoring for…
More prevention of violence against children and youth
(de-news.net) – Efforts to combat sexualized violence against children and adolescents are going to be intensified through structural enhancements and expanded measures of prevention. The…
Bundesrat approves laws granting rights to victims of domestic violence and extending maternity protection
(de-news.net) – The German Bundesrat has enacted the Gewalthilfegesetz, which will accord victims of gender-based and domestic violence the legal right to protection and assistance,…
Bundestag to improve maternity protection and aiding women and children against violence
(de-news.net) – The German Bundestag is set to pass new legislation on maternity protection for miscarriages this week, with cross-party support from SPD, Greens, and…
Legal proposal for the protection of women against violence
(de-news.net) – The Federal Cabinet has introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the protection of women against acts of violence. The initiative, adopted by the ministers,…
Violence against people with disabilities in institutions: stronger controls
The German Bundestag has passed a ‘participation-strengthening law’ to allow children, young people and people with disabilities greater social integration. There is now a violence…
