Judicial Bench Book on Violence Against Women in Commonwealth East Africa

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Commonwealth Secretariat

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848599550-en

Synopsis

The judiciary plays a central role in enhancing and protecting women’s rights, as well as the development and enforcement of formal legal responses to discriminatory and criminal activities, including violence against women (VAW).
The Judicial Bench Book on Violence Against Women in Commonwealth East Africa situates VAW in four member countries, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. By placing VAW within the socio-cultural and legal context of the region, it is hoped that the bench book will enhance the ability of judicial officers to handle cases of VAW, both within a human rights as well as a gender perspective.
It is a quick reference for judicial officers, in line with the foundations of the common law system –stare decisis and judicial precedent. Through case law, the book discusses measures to address VAW and the role of the judiciary in ensuring that the state fulfils its obligations.
It also includes examples of how a lack of appreciation of the lived realities of women victims of violence can lead to denial of justice. The critique of such cases will expose the injustice arising from failure to interpret the law through a gender lens, thereby offering important lessons to judicial officers.

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Foreword

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/cae48acf-en

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Acknowledgements

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Acronyms and Abbreviations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/6f2b0ae0-en

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Introduction

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/a5caa5b6-en

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Definitions of Violence Against Women

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/51eba28c-en

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The Role of the Judiciary in Addressing VAW

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9e070c99-en

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International Law Standards and State Obligations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/24c2d066-en

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Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/dde304f6-en

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Sexual and Other Forms of Violence Against Children

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/8dafb3cb-en

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Sexual and Other Forms of Violence Against Adult Women

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/f7e2d7eb-en

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Female Genital Mutilation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9695a522-en

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/0a5554ff-en

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Matrimonial Property

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/099ee6d1-en

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Divorce on Account of Violence

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/b904c716-en

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Discrimination

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/28c70fb2-en

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Discrimination at the Workplace

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/3e4a7a76-en

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Sexual Violence and Abuse of Authority/Trust

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9f21b40e-en

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Child, Early and Forced Marriages in East Africa: The Role of the Judiciary

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/967bd43c-en

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Additional Materials for Reference

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/22222c8d-en

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9 January 2017

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