| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/15/3045 (09.01.15) |
| Publication Date | 09/01/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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As of 11 January 2015, victims of violence - notably those who suffered domestic violence or stalking – were guaranteed themselves better protection in any EU Member State. The new rules mean that restraining, protection and barring orders issued in one Member State are quickly and easily recognisable across the EU through simple certification. The new mechanism comprised two separate instruments: the Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters and the Directive on the European Protection Order. Together, the two instruments ensured that all victims of violence have the possibility to get their protection orders recognised in any EU Member State. The mechanisms reflected the differences in the Member States’ national protection measures, which could be of civil, criminal or administrative nature. The rules together ensured free circulation of the most common types of protection measures within the EU. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-3045_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations, Values and Beliefs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
