Bill on Psychological Violence in Close Relations

Brief Description

In March 2019, the Danish Parliament adopted a bill on psychological violence in close relations (family etc..), which entered into force on 1 April 2019. The bill amends the Criminal Code by introducing a new separate act on psychological violence in close relations (family etc.). Civil society has played an important role in the preparatory legislative process. Furthermore, the Government has taken initiatives to ensure the police and prosecution service proceedings of cases of psychological violence.