On December 28, the case of the Xinyi City Procuratorate in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, supporting Zi's application for a personal safety protection order aroused social concern. Zi (female) and Chen (male) were originally husband and wife, and after the divorce, Chen repeatedly beat and abused Zi, and threatened to kill Zi and his family. After the procuratorate supported the prosecution, the court issued a personal safety protection order to Zi, prohibiting Chen from committing violent acts against Zi, and prohibiting Chen from harassing, stalking, or contacting Zi and his close relatives. If the respondent violates the personal safety protection order and constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility will be investigated in accordance with law.
This is a typical case of domestic violence, and it is also a typical case of personal safety protection order. A personal safety protection order is a civil compulsory measure, an important system created by the Anti-Domestic Violence Law, and a civil ruling made by the people's court to protect the personal safety of victims of domestic violence, their children, and certain relatives. A personal safety protection order is equivalent to building a "separation wall" between the perpetrator and the victim, blocking the perpetrator from reaching the victim. The content of the personal safety protection order includes prohibiting the respondent from committing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, contacting the victim and his or her close relatives, ordering the respondent to move out of the victim's residence, and other measures to protect the victim's personal safety. Personal safety protection orders are effective for no more than six months and take effect from the date they are made. Before a personal safety protection order becomes invalid, an application may be made for revocation, modification, or extension. Where the subject of the application violates a personal safety protection order and does not constitute a crime, the court shall give a reprimand, and may impose a fine of up to 1,000 RMB and detention of up to 15 days based on the severity of the circumstances. Where the subject of the application violates a personal safety protection order and constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility is to be pursued in accordance with law.
The establishment of personal safety protection orders reflects the state's care and protection for victims of domestic violence, and also reflects the state's severe crackdown on and punishment of domestic violence. The implementation of personal safety protection orders is conducive to stopping and preventing the occurrence and escalation of domestic violence in a timely manner, to maintaining family harmony and social stability, and to promoting the healthy development of marriage and family relations. Applications for personal safety protection orders are an effective way for victims of domestic violence to protect their rights, and are also an important means for relevant departments and organizations such as procuratorates, courts, public security organs, civil affairs departments, and women's federations to perform their duties and coordinate and cooperate. The promotion of personal safety protection orders requires the common attention and support of all sectors of society, the initiative and courage of victims of domestic violence to report, the professionalism and sense of responsibility of legal workers, and the improvement and innovation of the legal system.
Domestic violence is a serious social problem and a serious human rights violation. Domestic violence not only harms the physical and psychological well-being of the victims, but also undermines the harmony and happiness of the family, and also affects the civilization and progress of society. Domestic violence should not be seen as a private matter within the family, nor should it be ignored or tolerated. Domestic violence should be publicly exposed and condemned, and should be stopped and punished in accordance with the law. Victims of domestic violence should stand up bravely and seek legal protection and assistance, rather than silence or endure. Perpetrators of domestic violence should deeply reflect on and make corrections, respect and love family members, and refrain from committing crimes or evading them. The prevention and management of domestic violence requires the joint efforts and participation of the whole society, the establishment and promotion of respectful, equal, harmonious and civilized family concepts and values, and the creation and maintenance of a non-violent, caring and warm family environment.
Let us take action together to oppose and resist domestic violence, support and promote personal safety protection orders, protect and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of every family member, and build and develop a happy and beautiful family society.