EU welcomes new law on criminalization of domestic violence in Kazakhstan
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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.