Do Not Accept Violence
Everyone has a right to a life without violence, and in the Faroes domestic violence is illegal. Violence against children or adults is illegal. Domestic violence is a pattern of many behaviours such as physical violence, emotional abuse, isolation, economic abuse, intimidation, and coercion and threats.These behaviours are often directed at achieving and maintaining control over another person.
Experiencing domestic violence can lead to emotional traumas such as depression, panic attacks and substance abuse. In addition, children exposed to domestic violence are at risk of having developmental problems, aggressive behaviour, and low self-esteem. Domestic violence is never acceptable. It is illegal.
According to the penal code, physical violence is punishable by up to three years' imprisonment, and a person who threatens violence can be sentenced up to two years' imprisonment.The Faroese law is in accordance with the international Declaration of Human Rights,which states:
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The Faroes are a community founded on the rule of law. The police, hospital staff and social services are not corrupt and cannot be bribed. And asking for help will not in any way threaten your right to stay in the Faroes.
If you are subject to domestic violence or need advice on how to avoid being violent, feel free to call the authorities or one of the hotlines listed in this pamphlet:
Feel free to reject domestic violence