Country | Norway |
Year | 2019 |
Type of Measure | Justice > Protocols and guidelines |
Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
A new rule came into force on 1 January 2019 which imposes a duty on the courts to consider whether persons convicted in cases involving violence and sexual abuse should be banned from having contact with children, regardless of whether or not the parties to the case request it. The purpose is to increase children's protection from violence and abuse.