Protecting Women from Violence: the Impact of International Human Rights Law
auteur | Sofia Braschi |
tijdschrift | RIDP Libri (ISSN: ) |
jaargang | 2023 |
aflevering | Criminal Justice in the Prism of Human Rights |
onderdeel | Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights |
publicatie datum | 17 november 2023 |
taal | English |
pagina | 105 |
samenvatting | The paper aims to assess the impact of international human rights law on national policies to combat domestic and sexual violence. After a theoretical framing of the issue, the author highlights how international law has contributed to the fight against violence against women. Then, it turns to examine a few problems arising from the use of criminal law as a means to protect fundamental rights. Finally, the author offers some general reflections about the role of international human rights law in combating violence against women. |