The Saxon government has approved the state treaty to introduce electronic ankle bracelets in order to better protect victims of domestic violence.
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The Bundestag has passed a reform of the Violence Protection Act, which provides for the use of electronic ankle bracelets in cases of domestic violence. Implementation requires the approval of the federal states via a state treaty.
The electronic ankle bracelet to protect against domestic violence has cleared an important hurdle on the way to nationwide implementation in Saxony: the government agreed to the necessary state treaty, as the Ministry of Justice announced. Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) signed the document. Next, the state parliament must approve.
“We want to keep violent criminals at a distance and better protect those affected,” said Justice Minister Constanze Geiert (CDU). The electronic ankle bracelet can report a dangerous approach at an early stage and give the police valuable time.
Ankle cuffs are intended to warn victims that the perpetrator is approaching
In June, the Federal Council approved the reform of the Violence Protection Act that had already been passed by the Bundestag. The use of so-called electronic ankle bracelets is intended to better protect victims of domestic violence from renewed contact with the perpetrator in the future. From July 2027, family courts can require perpetrators to wear ankle bracelets in order to enforce a no-approach ban. If the perpetrator comes too close, the victim is warned via a receiving device.
According to the state treaty, the states' joint monitoring center is located in Hesse. This is where the nationwide coordination and monitoring of the electronic ankle bracelet takes place. This means that warning messages can be processed effectively across national borders using common processes.
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Approval of the Saxon state parliament to the state treaty.
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