EU welcomes new law on criminalization of domestic violence in Kazakhstan
European Commission spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano commented the signing of the law against domestic violence by Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
A big first step and inspiring example of civil society mobilisation. We look forward to proper implementation and stand ready to continue our cooperation with Kazakhstan, reads the post on the X social network.
Kazakhstan: 🇪🇺welcomes the signature by President @TokayevKZ of key legislation largely criminalising domestic violence.
— Peter Stano (@ExtSpoxEU) April 16, 2024
A big first step & inspiring example of civil society mobilisation. We look forward to proper implementation & stand ready to continue our cooperation w/🇰🇿
Earlier it was reported that on April 15, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a landmark law that criminalizes domestic violence, introduces administrative liability for bullying and cyberbullying of minors, and creates an infrastructure needed to support families, among other important provisions.
