Article 4. Rights of a victim of harassment and abuse
On protection of women from harassment and abuse (LRU-561-son) · Date: 02.09.2019 · In force
A victim of harassment and abuse shall have the right to:
file an application on commencement of harassment or abuse of her or a threat thereof to the relevant authorized bodies and organizations or the court;
obtain free legal consultations, economic, social or other assistance in specialized centers, as well as via a free phone line;
file a claim to the internal affairs bodies for issuing a protection order, and inform them about violation of the terms of a protection order, shall it happen;
file a claim to the court for reimbursing material damage and compensating for psychological damage due to commenced harassment and abuse.
A victim of harassment and abuse shall be exempt from paying stamp duty when applying to the court for reimbursement of material damage and compensation for psychological damage.
