14.01.2015
Introduced on January 11th, the Protection Measures Regulation provides recognition and enforcement of civil protection measures across EU member states.
Any person protected by an order in one country can request a certificate from the court that issued it. The order can then be recognised and enforced in any other EU country, with the sole exception of Denmark.
The person causing the risk must also be notified and made aware that the protection measure is enforceable in all member states.
The law is designed to create a "common area of justice without internal borders", and combined with other EU regulations offers a wider range of protection measures for victims of domestic violence than was previously possible.
Additionally, the Protection Measures Regulation applies to civil protection measures ordered on or after January 11th, regardless of when proceedings have been instituted, with no other special procedures or declarations of enforceability required.
Protection Measures Regulation Extends Scope Of Orders
An EU law that recently came into force aims to provide cross-border protection for victims of domestic violence.Introduced on January 11th, the Protection Measures Regulation provides recognition and enforcement of civil protection measures across EU member states.
Any person protected by an order in one country can request a certificate from the court that issued it. The order can then be recognised and enforced in any other EU country, with the sole exception of Denmark.
The person causing the risk must also be notified and made aware that the protection measure is enforceable in all member states.
The law is designed to create a "common area of justice without internal borders", and combined with other EU regulations offers a wider range of protection measures for victims of domestic violence than was previously possible.
Additionally, the Protection Measures Regulation applies to civil protection measures ordered on or after January 11th, regardless of when proceedings have been instituted, with no other special procedures or declarations of enforceability required.
Expert Opinion
Domestic violence is an extremely serious issue that affects people from all walks of life and it is vital victims are not forced to live their lives in fear of physical and mental abuse or controlling behaviour. <br/> <br/>“Family life has become increasingly ‘international’ in its nature, with increasing foreign travel, ownership of property overseas and international work opportunities. As such, the need for effective international provisions increases. We welcome these new regulations as they increase the level of protection available to those who have suffered domestic violence. <br/> <br/>“Providing a common area of justice concerning civil protection measures across EU borders is a step forward and will go a long way to reassuring victims of domestic violence that they will be protected from their abusers wherever they happen to be.”
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