1. Legal provisions
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1.1 What are the relevant statutes and codes?

The relevant legislation is as follows:

  • Law of 8 September 2003
  • Law of 30 July 2013 amending the Law of 8 September 2003
  • Law of 20 July 2018 approving the Council of Europe Convention on preserving and combating violence against women and domestic violence
  • Criminal Code
  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
1.2 What is the controlling case law?
As a member of the Council of Europe and of the European Union, Luxembourg is subject to the case law of both the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
1.3 What are the specific parts of the court system that address domestic violence?
The district courts address criminal matters.
1.4 What are potential causes of action?
Assault and battery (coups et blessures) are potential causes of action.