Male and female respondents in Russia had significantly different opinions regarding the change in the regulation against the domestic abuse in the country. 67 percent of women were against categorizing household violence as an administrative offense rather than a criminal offense, compared to 45 percent of men having the same position. Approximately a third of men in Russia saw the legislative modification positively.
Opinion on domestic violence being an administrative and not a criminal offense in Russia in 2019*
* The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Earlier, domestic beatings were considered a criminal offense. Several years ago, the law was changed, and now family beating are categorized as an administrative offense, for which, as a rule, a fine is issued. What is your personal opinion on this change?"
The survey was conducted in 104 municipalities in 53 federal subjects of Russia. The figures might not sum up to 100 due to rounding.
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Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). (September 13, 2019). Opinion on domestic violence being an administrative and not a criminal offense in Russia in 2019* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1054048/russia-poll-domestic-abuse-as-administrative-offense/
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