Habitual abuse and a climate of domination

Supreme Court · Second Chamber (Penal) · 2021

What the Supreme Court considered and decided

The court reviewed the characteristics of habitual domestic abuse when examining convictions for family violence and other offences. It emphasised a continuing household climate of physical or psychological aggression.

What this helps explain

The habitual domestic abuse protects peaceful coexistence and does not reduce itself to isolated injuries; it demands to evaluate the whole conduct.

Editorial summary from the official note of the CGPJ. It describes this resolution, without certifying the subsequent evolution of the procedure. It should be read with the legislation applicable to its facts, reforms and subsequent case law.