The Czech government has proposed a new law to introduce a standard definition of domestic violence. The draft law defines domestic violence as an action which affects a victim’s mental or physical integrity, freedom, dignity, or privacy, a violation of the victim’s ability to satisfy their own needs, or an abuse of power. The proposal will be submitted for comments in the next few days, and is expected to become effective in July 2021.
The law is seen as a major step forward in tackling domestic violence in the Czech Republic, as the current legislation does not provide a consistent approach to the issue. It is hoped that the new law will help to protect victims of domestic violence and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.