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Paragraph 116
 

The basic instrument against abuse is the law and its enforcement. This includes not only criminal law but also legislation in general, as it is the case in many European countries. In order to fully understand the implications of these provisions, it also seems necessary to be informed about the overall context where these provisions are inserted into the legislation as a whole. Otherwise it is not possible to thoroughly evaluate the effects of these provisions. This question requires to take into account several areas of law.