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Domestic violence in Lithuania is a pervasive social problem. The Law on Protection against Domestic Violence came into force in 2011. [ 1 ] In the four months after the law took effect, Lithuanian police received over 10,000 reports of domestic violence and initiated 3,300 investigations.
In 2011, Lithuania passed the Law on Protection against Domestic Violence. [41] According to the survey results of 2014 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, in Lithuania 1 in 3 (31%) women aged above 15 have experienced physical and/or sexual violence, which is quite close to the EU's overall level (33%). [45]
IN 2008 Lithuania was a source, transit, and destination country for women and children trafficked for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation. In 2008, it was estimated by the U.S. Department of State that approximately 21 percent of Lithuanian trafficking victims were underage girls. [ 2 ]
The police have said that tackling violence against women and girls is a priority, but that protection orders may not always be appropriate. Dr Proudman, however, insisted that they can make a ...
In 1927, police employed 1262 officers, while in 1940 police had 2735 officers. [7] The current form of police was established on 11 December 1990, following the adoption of the Law on Police. [3] In 1991, Lithuania joined Interpol. [8] Since joining the European Union, Lithuania is also a member of Europol. [8]
Pages in category "Violence against women in Lithuania" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D.
Lithuanian women's rights activists (3 P) V. ... Pages in category "Women's rights in Lithuania" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Lithuanian police officers (1 C, 3 P) Prisoners and detainees of Lithuania (4 C, 10 P) Prisons in Lithuania (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Law enforcement in Lithuania"