Iryna Lutsenko
The Ukrainian parliament has introduced criminal liability for domestic violence and from now on, victims of physical, psychological or economic violence in families will be protected at the state level, MP Iryna Lutsenko said.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted important bills aimed at protecting women, children, families, and human rights in Ukraine. Henceforth victims of physical, psychological or economic violence in the family will be protected at the state level, deputy head of BPP, the president’s envoy in parliament, MP Iryna Lutsenko wrote on Facebook.
Commenting on the bills passed by the parliament over the past days, the MP noted that the problem of domestic violence had now been brought to the state level.
"The authorities have established real mechanisms to protect all those who suffered from domestic violence. The creation of shelters will be financed, where victims of domestic violence will be able to undergo rehabilitation, receive psychological and legal support. A hot line will be set up, where victims of domestic violence can turn for help," Iryna Lutsenko said.
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In Ukraine, nearly 1,500 women die annually as a result of violent acts by their significant others, 3 million children become witnesses and victims of domestic violence.
Therefore, criminalizing domestic violence and creating a system for the protection of victims and violence prevention is something that needs to be done urgently.
"Now the state will record such cases, police will have the authority to respond to and stop domestic violence. A whole range of measures is envisaged against abusers - from correctional work and administrative measures to arrest and imprisonment for a term of 2 to 8 years.
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