Code of the Administrative Offences of the Republic of Belarus

Article 9.1 of the Administrative Code prohibits the intentional infliction of bodily harm and other acts of violence. This encompasses the intentional infliction of bodily injury which has not resulted in a short-term impairment of health or a minor permanent disability, battery, and the intentional infliction of pain, physical or mental suffering committed against a close relative or family member. If breached, the penalties are a fine or administrative arrest. Article 17.1 of the Administrative Code prohibits instances of insult and other actions that disturb public order. If breached, the penalties are a fine or administrative arrest.

Topics

• Domestic and intimate partner violence

Geographical location

• Europe
• Belarus

Keywords

• criminal law and procedure

Year

• 2003

External URL

• Code of the Administrative Offences of the Republic of Belarus

Type

• Legislation