The purpose of this law is to prevent and suppress domestic violence and to remove circumstances that encourage and stimulate repeated violence in the family. The law contains provisions regarding protective measures against family violence (e.g., by the use of protection orders), and sanctions for perpetrators of violent actions. Protective measures may be issued at the request of a victim or their attorney, police, prosecutors, the centre for social work, government, non-governmental organizations, or ex officio. Protective measures are issued by the court, depending on the residence or domicile of the victims of domestic violence. They are: (1) removal from the apartment, house or other dwelling and prohibition from returning to that apartment, house or dwelling; (2) a restraining order; (3) the protection of the victim of domestic violence; (4) prohibition from harassment and stalking; (5) mandatory psycho-social treatment; or (6) mandatory rehabilitation. Non-compliance with a protective measure is sanctioned by a fine of KM 2,000 to KM 10,000. There is also a penalty for an official person who fails to report to the police an act of domestic violence, which is a pecuniary fine in the amount of KM 1,000 to 5,000 or a prison term of no less than 50 days. English translation available in addition to original Bosnian through RefWorld External URL.
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