GD deputy Ostalina called the decriminalization of domestic violence…
GD deputy Ostalina called the decriminalization of domestic violence a mistake.
Consensus
- Nina Ostanina is the chair of the State Duma Committee on Family, Paternity, Motherhood, and Childhood.
- The decriminalization of domestic violence in 2017 was criticized by Ostanina as a mistake.
- Ostanina stated that returning the criminalized status would help address part of the issue.
- She emphasized that only punitive measures are insufficient to solve domestic violence.
- Ostanina advocated for establishing crisis centers and expanding psychological support systems.
Points of divergence
- Ostanina claimed that police were overwhelmed by the volume of family-related crimes, leading to the decriminalization initiative as a way to reduce administrative burden. — kommersant
- Ostanina accused those discussing domestic violence in public space of engaging in self-promotion during parliamentary debate. — kommersant
- Ostanina filed a lawsuit against deputy Ksenia Gorokhova for defamation, demanding apologies and 100,000 rubles in moral damages. — kommersant
- The State Duma has introduced a draft law proposing administrative penalties for the promotion of domestic violence, including public approval or popularization of family violence. — m24
- Domestic and household violence includes intentional harm, physical or psychological threats, and property damage to relatives. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Duma deputy Ostalina criticizes the decriminalization of domestic violence in 2017 — Коммерсантъ
- GD Deputy Ostalina Calls Decriminalization of Domestic Violence a Mistake — Москва 24