2020-09-02
The legislative changes that came into force on 1 September provide for the possibility of carrying out the electronic surveillance of perpetrators of violence in addition to the issuance of a restraining order, given a real danger of the recurrence of violence.
The risk of the recurrence of violence is assessed on the basis of a questionnaire integrated into the protocol of the restraining order.
The decision to impose electronic surveillance takes into account the level of risk of the recurrence of violence, the commission of a violent crime by the perpetrator in the past, the use of bladed weapons or firearms during the perpetration of violence, and other circumstances.
The consent of the victim or his/her legal representative/procedural representative is required for the establishment of electronic surveillance.
In case of the establishment of electronic surveillance, an electronic bracelet is fitted to the perpetrator's body. As a result, the proximity of the perpetrator to the victim or a predefined location is controlled in real time.
The establishment of electronic surveillance is subject to judicial control.
The bill was initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the aim of increasing and refining guarantees for the safety of victims. Prior to the enactment of the bill, the best practices of foreign countries were shared with the support of UN WOMEN, and the relevant subordinate acts were prepared with expert involvement. UN WOMEN donated 100 electronic devices (bracelets) and the corresponding infrastructure to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to support the implementation of the system.