Germany: Legal Framework to Protect Against Domestic Violence Strengthened

Germany: Legal Framework to Protect Against Domestic Violence Strengthened 02/28/2025 09:39 AM EST On February 27, 2025, the Violence Assistance Act (Gewalthilfegesetz, GewaltHG) was published in the Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt). The new law establishes a support system for gender-based and domestic violence that ensures free and open access to protection and counseling services for affected individuals and grants a legal right to protection.Some provisions of the Violence … Continue reading "Germany: Legal Framework to Protect Against Domestic Violence Strengthened"   You are subscribed to Global Legal Monitor from the Library of Congress. Stay Connected with the Library LOC.gov  |  Accessibility  |  Legal  |  Inspector General  |  External Link Disclaimer USA.gov  |  Contact  |  Careers  |  Media  |  Shop  |  Donate Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe  |  Subscriber Help   This email was sent to mufhandu.o.itsol@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000