Russia presents long-awaited domestic violence bill.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.The draft law, released Friday by the Federation Council, gives domestic violence a legal definition and outlines various prevention measures, such as restraining orders.
It comes two years after Russia decriminalized simple assault of family members, which was followed by cases of spousal and parental abuse.Women’s rights advocates have actively campaigned for the bill, while conservative groups protested against it, arguing that interfering with family affairs undermines Russia’s “traditional values.”
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