Ley 294 de 1996 | Ley 294 de 1996 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 294 de 1996

This provision identifies Law 294 of 1996 and states that it develops Article 42 of the Political Constitution to prevent, remedy, and sanction intrafamily violence.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 294 de 1996
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Language
es
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This provision identifies Law 294 of 1996 and states that it develops Article 42 of the Political Constitution to prevent, remedy, and sanction intrafamily violence. This law aims to address family violence comprehensively so as to promote family harmony and unity. This article defines who counts as family for this Law. This article sets out principles for interpreting and applying the law on family matters, including protection of children and action against family violence. A family-violence victim may ask for an immediate protection measure from the family commissioner, or from the municipal civil/judge if no commissioner is available.

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