Fighting Domestic Violence

Kyrgyzstan

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1.1 What are the relevant statutes and codes?

The following relevant laws and codes exist in Kyrgyzstan:

Resolution No. P 257-1 of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic of 6 March 1996 "On Accession of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women of 18 December 1979 (entered into force on 3 September 1981)" (http://cbd.minjust.gov.kg/act/view/ky-kg/51969?cl=ru-ru)

1.2 What is the controlling case law?
No controlling case law has been found.
1.3 What are the specific parts of the court system that address domestic violence?

The following courts address domestic violence:

  • the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic and local courts
  • aqsaqal courts (courts of elders)[2]

The following legislation is relevant in this regard:

  • Paragraphs 3 and 15 of Article 6 of Law No. 63 of the Kyrgyz Republic of 27 April 2017 "On the Guard and Protection Against Domestic Violence"
  • Article 35 of Law No. 153 of the Kyrgyz Republic of 18 July 2003 "On the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic and Local Courts"

Article 1 of Law No. 113 of the Kyrgyz Republic of 5 July 2002 "On Aqsaqal Courts"

1.4 What are potential causes of action?

Acts of physical, psychological and economic violence, as well as threats thereof and disdain of a family member/a person equated to a family member against another family member/person equated to a family member, may be potential causes of action.

Articles 1, 6, 9 and 20 of Law No. 63 of the Kyrgyz Republic of 27 April 2017 "On the Guard and Protection Against Domestic Violence" are relevant in this regard.

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