Greece's government has enacted stricter penalties for domestic violence to combat rising cases, but the new legislation has faced criticism for insufficient preventive measures. The law includes extended pretrial detentions and exempting victims from appearing in court, but many lawyers and advocates feel it falls short by not addressing preventive initiatives. The legislation aims to align with upcoming EU directives, yet critics, including advocacy groups, indicate the reforms neglect essential protections for marginalized communities, marking it as a missed opportunity for comprehensive reform.
The new law extends pretrial detention and allows sentences to be suspended only in exceptional cases, while victims will no longer be obligated to appear in court.
Critics argue that the new legislation is merely a fragmentary application of the EU framework and fails to implement necessary preventive measures.
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