Novgorod-Seversky Police Responds to Reports of Domestic Violence
For several months, the police of Novgorod-Seversky district received reports from a local resident about systematic psychological violence from her ex-husband. The applicant claimed that the man verbally abused and humiliated her.
The police promptly responded to each appeal, applying administrative measures of influence. However, the offender continued to ignore the prohibitions and commit criminal acts.
Currently, investigators under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor’s office have informed the man of suspicion under article 126-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (domestic violence). This article provides for punishment in the form of community service, probation, or imprisonment.
A pre-trial investigation is underway.
Based on materials from the Novgorod-Seversky district police.
