Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, a protection order (Защитное предписание) means a document formalized by the police official to determine protective measures for domestic violence victims.
A court civil protection order is also available by the request of a victim or a police official.
Article 1 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, any victim or other person having witnessed an act of domestic violence can report it to police officials. If the act of domestic violence is confirmed, a civil protection order is granted.
Article 24 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.
The Draft Law does not provide for these measures.
Articles 24-25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" are relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence.
Pursuant to the Draft Law, under an administrative civil protection order, the offender may be restricted from contacting the victim in any form while the civil protection order is effective.
Pursuant to the Draft Law, under a court civil protection order, the offender, in addition to the above, may be ordered to leave the place of common residence of the victim, if they have another place to live.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, there are no other types of civil protection orders other than an administrative civil protection order and a court civil protection order.
However, in criminal and civil procedures, other restrictive measures can be applied.
The Criminal Procedure Code provides for general restrictive measures where there are accusations of a crime having been committed or if a criminal case is initiated. This includes detention through home arrest, being taken into custody and the prohibition of certain actions.
According to the Civil Procedure Code, interim measures are applicable, for example, prohibiting the defendant from performing certain actions.
The following legislation is relevant in this regard:
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, indirect victims or legal representatives in children's cases can request civil protection orders.
Articles 24-25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" are relevant in this regard.Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, administrative civil protection orders last 30 days and they can be extended to 60 days.
Articles 24-25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" are relevant in this regard.Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. There is no concrete provision on this issue in the Draft Law. As this is not required, a police official may confirm that an act of domestic violence took place even without the aggressor being present (especially where physical harm to a victim is evident).
Articles 24-25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" are relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, civil protection orders, among other measures, may restrict an aggressor from "committing domestic violence." As this is not restricted to a victim only, we believe that it may be applicable to other family members.
Articles 24-25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" are relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, administrative civil protection orders can last from 30 to 60 days. Court civil protection orders last from 30 days to one year.
Articles 24-25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" are relevant in this regard.
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Official data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is available regarding changes in crime in 2020. In the period from January to June 2020, there was a 10.6% decrease in the number of domestic violence offenses. |
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According to Rosstat, the number of victims of crimes involving violent actions against a family member in 2017 was, by sex, 25,700 women and 10,400 men. |
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Rosstat, with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, provides data for 2012 to 2019 on crimes involving violent acts committed against a family member. |
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RBC, citing data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, states that from January to September 2019, 15,381 crimes were committed in Russia against women in the area of family and domestic relations. |
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, the only required documents are a report of domestic violence and a victim consent. The report and the consent can be presented in oral or written form.
Article 24 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law and procedural legislation, the victim's attendance is not necessary.
The following legislation is relevant in this regard:
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Russian legislation provides protective measures such as personal security, home and property security; the issuance of special personal protective equipment, communications and hazard alerts; and temporary placement in a safe place.
Federal Law of 20 August 2004 No. 119-FZ "On State Protection of Victims, Witnesses and Other Participants in Criminal Proceedings" is relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. The Draft Law does not impose any time limits for the issuance of a civil protection order.
The Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. The Draft Law does not establish any different rules for emergencies.
The Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, a judge grants a court civil protection order at the request of a victim. The offender can be ordered to (the list is exhaustive): (a) receive psychological training; (b) give back the victim's property and documents; or (c) leave the victim's place of living.
Articles 1, 25 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, to obtain an administrative civil protection orders or a court civil protection order, a person must be more than 18 years old. Children will be represented by their legal representatives.
The Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.
Russian law does not provide for civil protection orders as a means of preventing domestic violence. Pursuant to the Draft Law, police officials grant administrative civil protection orders after confirming that there was an act of domestic violence. Subsequently, the offender is not allowed to commit another act of domestic violence, to search the victim's place of living or to make contact with the victim in any form. Only these restrictions can be applied to the offender under the Draft Law.
Articles 1, 24 of the Draft Law "On the Prevention of Family and Household Violence in the Russian Federation" is relevant in this regard.Yes, under general provisions (there are no specific regulations regarding domestic violence cases). The Draft Law is silent about specific provisions regarding the possibility of asking for costs or restitution. Therefore, it can be recovered only due to the common civil provisions (only if a victim has any losses, damages or moral damage).
Property damage caused to the protected person in connection with their participation in criminal proceedings is subject to compensation.
The victim can also rely on the common provisions of the procedural legislation of the Russian Federation. Accordingly, property damage, loss of earnings and transport costs can be claimed.
The following legislation is relevant in this regard:
Yes, under general provisions (there are no specific regulations regarding domestic violence cases). The Draft Law is silent about specific provisions regarding the possibility of recovering wages and lost profits. Lost wages and profits can be recovered only due to the common provisions.
The following legislation is relevant in this regard:
Damages may be recovered whether in a criminal or civil process under general rules (there are no specific regulations regarding domestic violence cases).
According to the provisions from the Draft Law, it depends on the type of civil protection order.
An administrative civil protection order does not entail any rights to ask for costs or restitutions. These can be claimed only if there is damage or loss. Therefore, any costs or restitutions can only be requested in a separate civil judicial way.
A court civil protection order can only be issued by the court. Therefore, it seems that wage recovery and costs and restitution compensation can be made through an application in the court proceedings.
The following legislation is relevant in this regard: