Administrative data sources on GBV in
Administrative data sources
- Administrative data sourceDenmarkViolence, Justice
Det Central Kriminalregister
Statistical products
- Statistical productDenmarkViolence
Voldsofres kontakt til sygehuse, 2006-2012
- Statistical productDenmarkViolence
Voldsdatabasen
Legal Definitions
- DenmarkGeneral legal definitionViolence, JusticeObservations
Generally incident of threatening behaviour , violence or abuse are covered by the Penal Code
- DenmarkViolence, JusticeIntimate Partner ViolenceObservations
The Danish Penal Code does not have a specific paragraph for intimate partner violence. It is prosecuted on the basis of the general paragraphs for crimes of physical, sexual, psychological or financial violence (Criminal Code, Chapters 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27).
Legal provisions on protection orders:Law on Social, Section 109: The municipal council shall provide temporary accommodation for women who have experienced violence, threats of violence or any similar crisis in relation to family or marital status. Women may be accompanied by children, and they receive during their stay care and support.
Since 2004 it has been possible to expel violent men from home and/or to impose a restraining order (Act No. 112 of 2012)
- DenmarkViolence, JusticeRape
A person who enforces intercourse by violence or threat of violence, is guilty of rape and can be charged with imprisonment up to 8 years.
Legal Source:Criminal Code, Section 216
Legal provisions on protection orders:In Denmark we have regional centres for victims of sexual assault and rape. They play an important role in securing traces.
- DenmarkViolence, JusticeSexual Assault (excl. rape)Observations
In Danish law there does not exist a specific definition of sexual assault. These kind of crimes are covered by the Criminal Code, of which the relevant chapters are 23: Crimes of family relationships; 24: Crimes against sexual morality; 25: Crimes against life and body; 26: Crimes against personal liberty; 27: Violation of personal freedom.
Legal provisions on protection orders:In Denmark there are regional centres for victims of sexual assault and rape, which play an important role in securing traces.
- DenmarkViolence, JusticeSexual HarassmentObservations
Sexual harassment is not mentioned in the Criminal Code. But “blufærdighedskrænkelse”, best translated as indecent exposure by touching, exposing oneself, spying on someone or by verbal and other lasciviousness, is considered to be a crime. (Mainly Criminal Code, paragraph 232)
- DenmarkViolence, JusticeStalkingObservations
Stalking cannot in itself lead to prosecution, but it can lead to increased punishment for criminal offenses performed while stalking of a person.
Legal provisions on protection orders:Act No. 112 of 03/02/2012: byrestraining order a person can be prohibited to seek out another in person, orally or in writing, including by electronic communications or otherwise contact or follow the other.
Literature and legislation
- DenmarkHealth, Violence
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- DenmarkHealth, Violence
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- DenmarkHealth, Violence
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