Article 19 of the Criminal Procedures Act

Country	Democratic People s Republic of Korea
Year
Type of Measure	Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence	Violence against women and girls

Brief Description

Under the article 19 of the Criminal Procedures Act, a woman who has suffered loss or damage owing to a severe discrimination against woman or other criminal act may lodge before the court a claim for damages against the person responsible.

Source of Information

CEDAW/C/PRK/1, para 82