The immediate protection of affected persons has been achieved by introducing a procedural rule that reverses the burden of proof when the affected person invokes facts or evidence that makes it likely on the balance of probabilities that an incident of violence or harassment has taken place, with the result that the defendant must prove before the court or competent administrative authority that such circumstances did not occur (Article 15, Law 4808/2021). This introduces an exception to the relevant rule applicable in criminal proceedings, where the presumption of innocence applies.