Att freda livsutrymmet: Det juridiska skyddet mot våld i nära relationer

Sammanfattning: Domestic violence is a problem that affects people regardless of gender, age and descent. In total, about 5% of the population is affected annually. It is a problem that causes great suffering and has economic consequences for society as a whole. Historically, domestic violence has not been considered a problem in cases where it is exercised by a man in his own home. Over time it has come to be regarded as an expression of the lack of gender equality and a problem that society must take responsibility for. This report examines the legal protection against psychological domestic violence. To enable such an investigation, the concept of psychological violence, which lacks a legal definition, is discussed and exemplified. A number of classifications of a crimes are reviewed, along with their legislative history and practice. The violation of peace crimes are dealt with in depth, as these are, in part, designed to be applied to domestic violence. The report concludes that there are several crimes that can enclose psychological violence, but that there are some practical obstacles to these being applied. An argument is made that the violation of peace crimes do not constitute adequate protection against psychological violence, they are not designed in a satisfactory manner and are, from a certain perspective, poorly adapted to reality. Protection against psychological violence should be expanded.