COMBATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. COMMENTARY, 6TH EDITION

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of issues related to combating domestic violence, taking into account the latest legislative changes and case law. It is an invaluable source of knowledge for all those involved in helping victims of violence and prosecuting perpetrators. It contains practical advice on intervention procedures, victim protection and working with people who use violence.

• Detailed discussion of the "Blue Card" procedure and the operation of interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensuring child protection by a social worker.
• Instruments for isolating the perpetrator from the victim - an order to leave the premises, a ban on approaching and contacting, and a ban on entering certain places.
• Overview of legislative changes introduced in 2020 and 2023.
• Analysis of changes in the Code of Civil Procedure, the Police Act, the Military Police Act and the military law enforcement authorities.
• Regulations on the mechanism for isolating the perpetrator from the victim.
• Functioning of interdisciplinary teams and new diagnostic and support groups.
• The context of Poland's international obligations in the field of combating domestic violence.

The commentary discusses in detail the changes to the Act, including the introduction of the concept of domestic violence and changes in the functioning of interdisciplinary teams. The author analyses the issues in the context of Poland's international obligations, such as ratified conventions and treaties on combating domestic violence. In addition, it presents model solutions used in Europe.

The publication is aimed at a wide range of readers, including prosecutors, judges, police officers, social workers, members of municipal interdisciplinary teams and non-governmental organisations involved in combating domestic violence. It will also be of interest to researchers specialising in this topic.

Wolters Kluwer is a renowned publisher of legal and business publications. For years, it has been providing lawyers, entrepreneurs and students with up-to-date and reliable legal knowledge. Wolters Kluwer commentaries are a guarantee of high quality and comprehensive coverage of the topics covered. The hardcover publication, comprising 744 pages, was published in 2023 and has a format of 208x151 mm, making it handy and easy to use. The commentary was written by Sylwia Spurek.