Citation

Kiurski J. Temida 2003; 6(2): 37-44.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, KoBSON)

DOI

10.2298/TEM0302037K

PMID

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Abstract

In this article author examines a definition of a family, the role of a family as a social and legal institution as well as state reaction in a situation of mal function of a family. Special attention is given to a definition of a family, its protective function and criminal law in modern legal systems. Author also analyzes recent reform of our legislation firstly new criminal offence (Article 118a of the Criminal Code of Republic of Serbia) - Domestic Violence - and its relation to other similar criminal offences. Finally, author gives an overview of up-to-now practice from District and Municipal Prosecutors Offices in Belgrade and suggestions for solving observed problems in implementation of this criminal offence.

Keywords: porodica, nasilje u porodici, krivično delo, sudska praksa