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Accessing Justice for Violence Against Women: A Judicial Resource Guide

Accessing Justice for Violence Against Women: A Judicial Resource Guide

Name: Accessing Justice for Violence Against Women: A Judicial Resource Guide
Brand: Commonwealth Secretariat
SKU: 9781849290944
Price: 478.00 HKD
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Author: Gladys M'sodzi Mutukwa
ISBN: 9781849290944

By Gladys M'sodzi Mutukwa

Commonwealth Secretariat December 2015

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ISBN-13: 9781849290944
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Publication: December 2015
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Violence against women is disturbingly persistent and pervasive in the Commonwealth with women's subordinated status, prevalent gender-biased norms and practices including patriarchal mind-sets contributing to such violations. Most Commonwealth countries have either a specific law to address the rights of women or broad legislation that covers domestic violence. However, the implementation of such laws has not been without problems as cultural norms and practices often impede women's access to justice.

This publication aims to strengthen jurisprudence of equality on violence against women by bringing together theory and practice, particularly the analysis and summary of significant case law, to serve as a resource for the judiciary in jurisdictions connected by the common law. It challenges the reliance on gender stereotypes which have influenced judicial decisions and elaborates on the relevant human rights standards for judiciaries to consider when adjudicating cases on violence against women.

Introduction

Definition of violence against women in national and regional contexts

Discussion of relevant human rights standards (international/regional/sub-regional) in relation to: a) how the courts might better apply human rights standards? b) issue of failure to protect - actions against the state

Discussion on bias in the courtroom - internal/external contributory factors

Case Law

Comparative table of relevant legislation in Commonwealth member countries

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