Title II
Rights
CHAPTER EIGHT
Rights to protection
Article 81.
The law shall establish special and expeditious procedures for bringing to trial and punishing the crimes of domestic violence, sexual offenses, crimes of hate and crimes perpetrated against children, adolescents, young people, persons with disabilities, elderly persons and persons who, because of their specific characteristics, require greater protection. Specialized prosecutors and defense attorneys shall be appointed for dealing with these cases, in accordance with the law.
States Parties shall ensure that there are procedures available under their national law for all of the forms of cooperation which are specified under this Part.