Some thoughts on the role of the prosecutor in investigations of domestic violence and child endangerment offences, with a special focus on ensuring the rights of the child

Abstract

Aim: Providing an overview about the experiences related to the investigations of domestic violence and related crimes, such as felony of abuse of a minor, to give also a review of some available measures related to ensuring the rights and protection of children.
Methodology: To review and compare practical problems and their comparison with legal requirements for ensuring the protection of rights of victims and gathering evidence.
Findings: Since the legislative criteria related to felony of domestic violence entered into force, law enforcement officers have been able to learn more about the specialty of criminal proceedings arising from the nature of this specific crime. Therefore, the investigative authority and the prosecution service are constantly developing their practices. Legislators are also constantly taking measures creating new legal frameworks related to criminal proceeding with the aim of ensuring the rights of children.
Value: The specialty of felony of domestic violence and the particular vulnerability of victims give the specific reason for accompanying the practice with continuous attention, professional discussion of the problems, publication of good practices and forming close professional cooperation for facilitating the work of practitioners.