Criminal Law Aspects of Combating Domestic Violence With Special Reference to Partner Homicide - Perspectives of Serbia
Criminal Law Aspects of Combating Domestic Violence With Special Reference to Partner Homicide - Perspectives of Serbia

Author(s): Dragana Čvorović, Vince Vári
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Правни факултет Универзитета у Источном Сарајеву
Keywords: European standards; Domestic violence; Murder; Police; Public prosecutor;
Summary/Abstract: The contemporary tendencies of criminal legislation i general, including criminal legislation of Serbia, resort to modern concepts of more effective means of combating crime, including the crime of domestic violence. Accordingly, the logical question arises as to whether Serbia has successfully responded to the challenges posed by contemporary society and whether Serbia has respected European standards and postulates of democracy and the rule of law when suppressing this category of crimes. Through an expert and critical analysis of the normative solutions present in the criminal legislation of Serbia, the authors will provide answers and suggestions de lege ferenda on how to combat domestic violence more effectively through the following aspects: first, introductory considerations, second, the pre-crime concept and effectiveness of combating domestic violence in Serbia, third, criminal law protection against domestic violence in Serbia, fourth, empirical research of criminal charges filed for domestic violence and murder in partnership and family relations in Serbia; and fifth, conclusion.

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