Domestic violence reports

The Appogg agency received 431 reports of domestic violence last year. Social Solidarity Minister Dolores Cristina said 79 cases involved emotional abuse, there was one case of neglect, 50 cases of physical abuse and one case of prostitution. There...

The Appogg agency received 431 reports of domestic violence last year. Social Solidarity Minister Dolores Cristina said 79 cases involved emotional abuse, there was one case of neglect, 50 cases of physical abuse and one case of prostitution.

There were 235 cases involving different aspects while the remaining cases were unclassified.

The minister was replying to a question in Parliament by Clyde Puli (PN).

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