Правовое регулирование ответственности за домашнее насилие: опыт Украины

Abstract

The author analyzes the legal regulation of liability for domestic violence in Ukraine, highlighting the basic legal acts that enshrine the concept, signs, and characteristics of such an unlawful act. The author identifies the competent authorities under Ukrainian law whose competence includes prevention, counteraction, and suppression of domestic violence. The concept of an abuser and a child abuser is defined, taking into account the peculiarities of the subject of domestic violence. The distinction between administrative and criminal liability is made, indicating the specifics of each type of liability for domestic violence. The role and importance of preventive activities of law enforcement agencies to prevent domestic violence are determined.