Administrative data sources on GBV in
Administrative data sources
Statistical products
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Statistical productEstoniaViolence
Naiste varjupaigad ning emade ja laste varjupaigad
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Statistical productEstoniaViolence
Registreeritud kuriteod astme/liigi järgi
Legal Definitions
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EstoniaGeneral legal definitionViolence, JusticeLegal provisions on protection orders:
In cases of physical abuse and threatening (not specifically VAW), it is possible to apply the restraining order which is defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure, § 141. Temporary Restraining Order.
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EstoniaViolence, JusticeRape
Sexual intercourse with a person against his or her will by using force or taking advantage of a situation in which the person is not capable of initiating resistance or comprehending the situation
Legal Source:Criminal Code, Article 141
Legal provisions on protection orders:No legal provision
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EstoniaViolence, JusticeSexual Assault (excl. rape)Observations
There is no specific definition of “sexual assault” in the Criminal Code, however, it lists the following acts as criminal offences: satisfaction of sexual desire by violence (Section 142), compelling person to engage in sexual intercourse (Section 143), compelling person to satisfy sexual desire (Section 143)
Legal Source:Criminal Code, Sections 142 and 143
Legal provisions on protection orders:No legal provision
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EstoniaViolence, JusticeSexual Harassment
Occurs where any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct or activity of a sexual nature occurs, with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating a disturbing, intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.
ObservationsThe Gender Equality Act also distinguishes "gender harassment" (Art. 3)
Legal Source:Gender Equality Act, Article 3
Legal provisions on protection orders:No legal provision
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EstoniaViolence, JusticeStalkingLegal provisions on protection orders:
Not defined as crime in the Criminal Code. However, in cases of stalking, it is possible to apply for a restraining order via civil proceedings
Literature and legislation
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EstoniaHealth, Violence
Manual: How to set up and run support groups for victims and survivors of domestic violence...
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EstoniaHealth, Violence
The purpose of the development plan to be approved by the Government of the Republic is to...
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EstoniaHealth, Violence
This annex gives details about the developement plan, following the objectives proposed in it....