Fighting Domestic Violence

Denmark

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3. Similarities and differences in terminology
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3.1 Domestic violence
Is not a defined criminal offense in Denmark. Violence inflicted on a family member is not viewed any differently than violence inflicted on a nonfamily member. Therefore, there is no specific criminal act defined as domestic violence in the local penal code.
3.2 Stalking
Is defined in the Danish Act on Restraining Orders as systematic and continued harassment or persecution.[26]
3.3 Harassment
Is a collective term for bullying, sexual harassment and other kinds of harassment.
3.4 Victim
Is not a defined term in Danish law.[27]

3.5 Abuser
Is not a defined term in Danish law.
3.6 Civil protection order
Is defined in the Danish Act on Restraining Orders as a prohibition on contacting another person through any possible means or following another person.
3.7 Causes of action

Is not a defined term in Danish law.

3.8 Marital rape

Is not a defined term in Danish law. Rape is considered rape regardless of whether the perpetrator is married to their victim.

3.9 Are there any other important domestic violence terms defined in relevant domestic violence statutes and codes?
N/A
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