Nine Departments Including the Ministry of Public Security Jointly Issue "Opinions on Strengthening the Implementation of the Domestic Violence Admonition System"

Recently, nine departments including the Ministry of Public Security, the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, the Supreme People's Court, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the National Health Commission, the All-China Women's Federation, and the Office of the State Council’s Working Committee for Women and Children’s Affairs jointly issued the "Opinions on Strengthening the Implementation of the Domestic Violence Admonition System" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"). The aim is to further leverage the role of the domestic violence admonition system, actively intervene in and resolve family and romantic conflicts, effectively prevent and stop domestic violence, maintain an equal, harmonious, and civilized family relationship, and promote family harmony and social stability.The core content of the "Opinions" consists of 24 articles structured in a clause format. It clearly defines the substantive and procedural norms of the admonition system, the coordination between the admonition system and related systems, and the specific implementation of the admonition system.

The "Opinions" have explicitly addressed the issue of evidence standards for domestic violence that has garnered public attention:

1. Evidence Standards: When the perpetrator admits to committing domestic violence, there must be statements from the perpetrator, the victim, or witness testimony; if the perpetrator denies it, then there must be the victim's statement or witness testimony along with other supporting evidence such as audio-visual materials, electronic data, testimonies from relatives and neighbors, appropriate testimonies from minor children, letters of repentance or guarantee, injury assessment opinions, medical records, and records of domestic violence complaints received by relevant departments.

2. Issuance of Admonition Letters: For cases of domestic violence where the circumstances are relatively minor and administrative penalties for public security management are not legally imposed, the public security organs may criticize and educate the perpetrator or issue an admonition letter. In particular, for perpetrators who have previously been educated for domestic violence, an admonition letter should generally be issued.

3. Content and Format of Admonition Letters: The "Opinions" also standardize the specific style and content of the admonition letters and annotate relevant legal provisions.

To ensure the effectiveness and continuity of anti-domestic violence work, the "Opinions" clarify the responsibilities and coordination mechanisms among multiple relevant departments. For instance, education, health, civil affairs, and other departments need to strengthen training in anti-domestic violence business and urge and guide relevant institutions to implement the mandatory reporting system, promptly reporting to the public security organs any incidents involving individuals without full civil capacity or with limited civil capacity. Additionally, residents' committees, villagers' committees, and grassroots women's federations will assist the public security organs in conducting follow-up visits, working together towards the mediation and resolution of family conflicts.

In recent years, the public security organs have achieved significant results in handling domestic violence cases. According to the "Anti-Domestic Violence Law," nearly one hundred thousand admonition letters were issued nationwide in 2023 alone, which not only served as a "warning device" and "buffer valve" but also provided necessary protection and support for victims. With the issuance of the "Opinions," it is expected that there will be a deeper promotion of anti-domestic violence work on a broader level in the future, laying a solid foundation for building a safer and more harmonious social environment.

The release of the "Opinions" is an important manifestation of the Chinese government's ongoing attention to and emphasis on issues of domestic violence. By improving the legal framework, detailing operational procedures, and strengthening inter-departmental cooperation, this initiative is expected to provide more effective assistance to those affected by domestic violence, while also helping to raise awareness and vigilance against domestic violence across society, collectively fostering a family and social environment free from violence.

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◆ Source of Material: Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China

The Ministry of Public Security and eight other departments jointly issued the "Opinions on Strengthening the Implementation of the Family Violence Admonition System"

https://www.mps.gov.cn/n2253534/n2253535/c9879368/content.html, compiled and released after organization.

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