“The testing of virginity”, from today counted as a criminal offense in Kosovo

The Kosovo government has today adopted the amendment to the Penal Code, through which more severe penalties are being presented to convicts of domestic violence, sexual assault and rape.

An important part of this code in addition to punitive measures for violators is also the count of virginity testing as a criminal offense, writes Insander.

The justice ministry through which changes have been passed on this code considers that the search for this test will be sanctioned as its search violates fundamental rights.

And it is also seen as the new criminal act of proof of virginity, this new work is sanctioned because it is considered to be an unnecessary medical test through which basic human rights are violated”, says Minister Albula Haxhiu adviser Flamur Pireva.

And we aim to ensure the growth and compliance of Kosovo's legal framework with international human rights standards, which prohibit forced virginity checks, have made the necessary changes in this respect”, further said the penalties.

In addition, with the new code convicted of sexual assault and domestic violence, they will face serious measures according to the changes of the Criminal Code. Those money is prohibited from running in public positions in the period from 3-10 years to all levels. Also prohibited from getting a driver's license, writes Insander.

Justice Minister Albulen Haxhiu has declared that one of the new measures before you sees convicts being banned from running in public positions in the period of 3-10 years at all levels and stopping the driver's license

Beyond this Law on Changing Penal Code, it is estimated that for those who commit sexual assault and domestic violence to increase additional additional penalties: the ban on running in public positions from 3-10 years in public office. Stopping public employment at all levels. The ban on the benefit of a driver who has been found guilty of such acts. The ban on applying as strategic investors for 3-10 years. In cases of violation and sexual assault, the limits of easing sentences will not be implemented”, Haxhiu said at the cabinet's collection”, Haxhiu said.

It won't be all, according to what Minister Haxhiu said. For those who deliberately perform these acts against women who exercise public functions, the sentences will begin between 6 months and three years.

Anyone who deliberately commits physical, sexual and economic violence against women who exercise public office or candidate is expected to be six months to three years. And for organized criminal acts, it is described as a serious circumstance. K The JCK keeps the registry by name and surname of persons found guilty for these works”, Haxhiu said before fellow ministers.