Latest items for DV-LAW-1
Dec. 13, 2024, 10:52 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"After Cecchetin’s murder, the Italian parliament approved a range of measures to clamp down on violence against women, including expanding protections for women at risk and toughening restraining orders and penalties against men guilty of domestic violence. It was a rare show of unity between the ruling and opposition parties" (para 19).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"After Cecchetin’s murder, the Italian parliament approved a range of measures to clamp down on violence against women, including expanding protections for women at risk and toughening restraining orders and penalties against men guilty of domestic violence. It was a rare show of unity between the ruling and opposition parties" (para 19).
Dec. 12, 2024, 1:31 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"A domestic abuse law introduced in the legislature, the State Duma, in 2019 went nowhere" (para 10).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"A domestic abuse law introduced in the legislature, the State Duma, in 2019 went nowhere" (para 10).
Dec. 10, 2024, 3:53 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The human rights group also stressed that the country's current laws mean domestic violence is 'not a stand-alone criminal offense'. Support and resources for survivors are also usually tough to get to, especially for residents in rural areas. There appear to have been repeated draft laws and bills to strengthen protection for survivors and encourage prevention, but it is not clear if any changes have been formally implemented" (para 16-17).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The human rights group also stressed that the country's current laws mean domestic violence is 'not a stand-alone criminal offense'. Support and resources for survivors are also usually tough to get to, especially for residents in rural areas. There appear to have been repeated draft laws and bills to strengthen protection for survivors and encourage prevention, but it is not clear if any changes have been formally implemented" (para 16-17).
Dec. 10, 2024, 3:49 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2017 Kazakhstan decriminalised domestic violence, making it punishable mainly by fines, a move critics say has only discouraged women from lower-income families from reporting it. A bill reversing that move is now before parliament" (para 16-17).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2017 Kazakhstan decriminalised domestic violence, making it punishable mainly by fines, a move critics say has only discouraged women from lower-income families from reporting it. A bill reversing that move is now before parliament" (para 16-17).
Dec. 6, 2024, 8:28 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Workers being able to access their full pay rate while on domestic and family violence leave is being touted as a game-changer. The new laws come into effect on Wednesday and give full-time, part-time and casual workers up to 10 days of paid leave. The new arrangements will cover at least seven million workers, expanding the five days of unpaid domestic violence leave they're currently entitled to" (para 1-3).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Workers being able to access their full pay rate while on domestic and family violence leave is being touted as a game-changer. The new laws come into effect on Wednesday and give full-time, part-time and casual workers up to 10 days of paid leave. The new arrangements will cover at least seven million workers, expanding the five days of unpaid domestic violence leave they're currently entitled to" (para 1-3).
Dec. 6, 2024, 3:50 p.m.
Countries: Malawi
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"'Life was difficult because the man was older,' Tamara says. 'He used to physically abuse me by biting me every time I did something wrong'" (para 13).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"'Life was difficult because the man was older,' Tamara says. 'He used to physically abuse me by biting me every time I did something wrong'" (para 13).
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Domestic abusers and men who attack women and girls will be forced to undergo drugs tests under an expansion of police powers. . .Under current rules, officers can test people for opiates like heroin, cocaine and crack if they have been for a specific list of crimes, with extra clearance required for a wider test. But under the action plan unveiled by Rishi Sunak this morning, the powers would be widened in terms of crimes and substances, to include Class A substances like ecstasy and methamphetamine, and Class B drugs like cannabis and ketamine" (par. 1, 3-4). "Home Secretary Suella Braverman told the Commons this afternoon: 'Under our new plan,...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Domestic abusers and men who attack women and girls will be forced to undergo drugs tests under an expansion of police powers. . .Under current rules, officers can test people for opiates like heroin, cocaine and crack if they have been for a specific list of crimes, with extra clearance required for a wider test. But under the action plan unveiled by Rishi Sunak this morning, the powers would be widened in terms of crimes and substances, to include Class A substances like ecstasy and methamphetamine, and Class B drugs like cannabis and ketamine" (par. 1, 3-4). "Home Secretary Suella Braverman told the Commons this afternoon: 'Under our new plan,...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved...in particular the adoption of the following…[s]trengthening protection against gender-based violence against women and girls, including sexual violence and domestic violence...[and] amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law aimed at facilitating the involvement of victims, including victims of gender-based violence against women, in criminal proceedings and introducing ex officio prosecution of rape, sexual violence and deliberate slight bodily injury, as well as a new category of 'specially protected victims', including children, victims of sexual or domestic violence or intimate partner violence and victims of trafficking, in 2016...[and] amendments to the Law on Social Services and Social Assistance, providing for State-funded social rehabilitation services for adults and...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved...in particular the adoption of the following…[s]trengthening protection against gender-based violence against women and girls, including sexual violence and domestic violence...[and] amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law aimed at facilitating the involvement of victims, including victims of gender-based violence against women, in criminal proceedings and introducing ex officio prosecution of rape, sexual violence and deliberate slight bodily injury, as well as a new category of 'specially protected victims', including children, victims of sexual or domestic violence or intimate partner violence and victims of trafficking, in 2016...[and] amendments to the Law on Social Services and Social Assistance, providing for State-funded social rehabilitation services for adults and...more
Nov. 1, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 forbids emotional, verbal and psychological abuse. The offence is punishable with an imprisonment for not more than 1 year or fine of not more than ₦200,000 or both. An attempt to commit the offence is also punishable with an imprisonment for not more than 6 months or fine of not more than ₦100,000 or both" (para 14-15).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 forbids emotional, verbal and psychological abuse. The offence is punishable with an imprisonment for not more than 1 year or fine of not more than ₦200,000 or both. An attempt to commit the offence is also punishable with an imprisonment for not more than 6 months or fine of not more than ₦100,000 or both" (para 14-15).
Oct. 22, 2024, 11 a.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Victoria is the only state that has made dowry abuse a family violence offence" (para 5).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Victoria is the only state that has made dowry abuse a family violence offence" (para 5).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2007, the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) Revised Edition 2011, CAP 178 of the Laws of Belize replaced the 2000 version. The Revised DVA came into effect in October 2008. Amendments were made in 2011. The Revised DVA ensures prompt and equitable legal remedies for survivors of domestic violence. It supports sanctions against physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse. It strengthened the ability of the courts and law enforcement agents to protect persons from abuse" (3). "In ensuring that the state places high priority on addressing all forms of violence against women, the revised Domestic Violence Act (DVA) was brought into effect in 2008 and calls for prompt and...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2007, the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) Revised Edition 2011, CAP 178 of the Laws of Belize replaced the 2000 version. The Revised DVA came into effect in October 2008. Amendments were made in 2011. The Revised DVA ensures prompt and equitable legal remedies for survivors of domestic violence. It supports sanctions against physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse. It strengthened the ability of the courts and law enforcement agents to protect persons from abuse" (3). "In ensuring that the state places high priority on addressing all forms of violence against women, the revised Domestic Violence Act (DVA) was brought into effect in 2008 and calls for prompt and...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
"With regard to the strengthening and follow-up of the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, progress was made towards establishing regular and special meetings, following up on policy measures aimed at eradicating violence against women and on the Office’s activities. In 2021, members and alternates were appointed to six working committees. The 2018–2022 strategic plan, which regulates the Office’s actions to prevent, address, punish and provide reparation to victims of violence against women, was strengthened" (5).
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
"With regard to the strengthening and follow-up of the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, progress was made towards establishing regular and special meetings, following up on policy measures aimed at eradicating violence against women and on the Office’s activities. In 2021, members and alternates were appointed to six working committees. The 2018–2022 strategic plan, which regulates the Office’s actions to prevent, address, punish and provide reparation to victims of violence against women, was strengthened" (5).
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, introducing emergency protection measures for victims, [was adopted] in 2016" (2).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, introducing emergency protection measures for victims, [was adopted] in 2016" (2).
April 9, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
Countries: Cuba
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"There is a record of progress in essential areas: the Comprehensive Strategy against gender-based and intrafamily violence, the transversal treatment of gender-based violence in regulatory bodies such as the Family Code, the Penal Code and the Criminal Enforcement Law, based on the updating of the National Program for the Advancement of Women. However, they are instruments that are not yet sufficiently grounded in the institutional and political dynamics of the country. The Program will have been approved two years ago and the Strategy for just over one" (para 6-7). "Public entities, the media and civil service officials have obligations and a commitment to the Constitution, which dedicated an entire article...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"There is a record of progress in essential areas: the Comprehensive Strategy against gender-based and intrafamily violence, the transversal treatment of gender-based violence in regulatory bodies such as the Family Code, the Penal Code and the Criminal Enforcement Law, based on the updating of the National Program for the Advancement of Women. However, they are instruments that are not yet sufficiently grounded in the institutional and political dynamics of the country. The Program will have been approved two years ago and the Strategy for just over one" (para 6-7). "Public entities, the media and civil service officials have obligations and a commitment to the Constitution, which dedicated an entire article...more
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"[I]n the absence of specific legislation, the Penal Code establishes penalties for rape [domestic violence]" (10).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"[I]n the absence of specific legislation, the Penal Code establishes penalties for rape [domestic violence]" (10).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Some of the gaps identified as hindrances in the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, 2008 were addressed through the development of Regulations to this Act in 2013. The Government continues to provide technical and financial support to non-governmental organizations to offer counselling services to GBV survivors and their families and shelter facilities. In 2011, there was developed Gender Based Violence Health Sector Policy Framework and Health Care Service Providers Protocols and Service Standards. The Botswana Police Service has also included gender and gender based violence in their pre-service and in service training" (6). "The Domestic Violence Act, 2008 has since been operationalised by the promulgation of the Regulations...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Some of the gaps identified as hindrances in the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, 2008 were addressed through the development of Regulations to this Act in 2013. The Government continues to provide technical and financial support to non-governmental organizations to offer counselling services to GBV survivors and their families and shelter facilities. In 2011, there was developed Gender Based Violence Health Sector Policy Framework and Health Care Service Providers Protocols and Service Standards. The Botswana Police Service has also included gender and gender based violence in their pre-service and in service training" (6). "The Domestic Violence Act, 2008 has since been operationalised by the promulgation of the Regulations...more
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"[T]he Anti-Domestic Violence Law [was] passed by the NPC Standing Committee in December 2015" (7). "It is stipulated in the Law that all forms of domestic violence are prohibited" (13).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"[T]he Anti-Domestic Violence Law [was] passed by the NPC Standing Committee in December 2015" (7). "It is stipulated in the Law that all forms of domestic violence are prohibited" (13).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2014 of the State party’s combined third and fourth periodic reports (CEDAW/C/KAZ/3–4) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: Law on the victim compensation fund (2018), which provides for compensation for victims, including women, who have suffered moral, physical or material harm as a result of a crime" (p.2).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2014 of the State party’s combined third and fourth periodic reports (CEDAW/C/KAZ/3–4) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: Law on the victim compensation fund (2018), which provides for compensation for victims, including women, who have suffered moral, physical or material harm as a result of a crime" (p.2).
Sept. 7, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DTCP-LAW-1
"Even though parliament passed a law that protects women from family violence in 2014, and then amended it in 2020 to pave the way for today’s protection orders, there are still many ways abusers can get away with violence. There are 18 officially recognised religious sects in the country, and 15 of them have their own laws and courts. [Zoya] Rouhana [of NGO Kafa] said that, in some cases, 'the religious laws discriminate against women and put them into subordinate positions, asking the women to obey their husbands.' Religious courts cannot interfere with civil courts and protection orders, but they are in charge of issues like marriage, divorce, and custody....more
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DTCP-LAW-1
"Even though parliament passed a law that protects women from family violence in 2014, and then amended it in 2020 to pave the way for today’s protection orders, there are still many ways abusers can get away with violence. There are 18 officially recognised religious sects in the country, and 15 of them have their own laws and courts. [Zoya] Rouhana [of NGO Kafa] said that, in some cases, 'the religious laws discriminate against women and put them into subordinate positions, asking the women to obey their husbands.' Religious courts cannot interfere with civil courts and protection orders, but they are in charge of issues like marriage, divorce, and custody....more
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Interministerial circular No. 016/MJ/MEMIS/MPRD of 4 August 2016 and circular No. 005 of 18 March 2014 of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights concerning the reporting of cases of gender-based violence" (2). "The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (a) The absence of a definition of rape and the failure to criminalize marital rape and domestic violence in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981, as amended by Law No. 1995-522 of 6 July 1995, and Law No. 2015-134 of 9 March 2015)" (8). "The Committee recommends that...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Interministerial circular No. 016/MJ/MEMIS/MPRD of 4 August 2016 and circular No. 005 of 18 March 2014 of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights concerning the reporting of cases of gender-based violence" (2). "The Committee notes that the Code of Criminal Procedure has been adopted and that the Criminal Code is being revised. It notes with concern, however: (a) The absence of a definition of rape and the failure to criminalize marital rape and domestic violence in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1981-640 of 31 July 1981, as amended by Law No. 1995-522 of 6 July 1995, and Law No. 2015-134 of 9 March 2015)" (8). "The Committee recommends that...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1
"[A]ll forms of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence, against women and girls are not defined and criminalized in the current legislation, nor is there provision for ex officio prosecution of acts of gender-based violence against women" (6).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1
"[A]ll forms of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence, against women and girls are not defined and criminalized in the current legislation, nor is there provision for ex officio prosecution of acts of gender-based violence against women" (6).
July 30, 2023, 5:46 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "'The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "'The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
July 12, 2023, 11:11 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "“The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "“The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gives those who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse priority need for accommodation. This is secured by the local authority and means they don’t need to remain with their abuser. Since April 2021 we have provided £250m to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges, can provide victims with support services including counselling and therapy, children support and advocacy support to access healthcare, social...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Under Law Number 3/2010 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act) (DVPA) adopted in 2012, the Family Protection Authority (FPA) was established and has rolled out a case referral and monitoring protocol, as well as two National Domestic Violence Prevention Strategic Plans, with the second (MDVPS 2017–2021) now on-going and focused on clarifying the explicit obligations and policy revisions required to ensure the full enforcement of the DVPA. Under the MDVPSs: The FPA and MOGFSS have ensured that the 19 Atolls in which the 187 inhabited islands are clustered, have strengthened Family and Children Services Centres (FCSC); MOGFSS has established and/or consolidated resources and staffing for four shelters for survivors of violence; Extensive...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Under Law Number 3/2010 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act) (DVPA) adopted in 2012, the Family Protection Authority (FPA) was established and has rolled out a case referral and monitoring protocol, as well as two National Domestic Violence Prevention Strategic Plans, with the second (MDVPS 2017–2021) now on-going and focused on clarifying the explicit obligations and policy revisions required to ensure the full enforcement of the DVPA. Under the MDVPSs: The FPA and MOGFSS have ensured that the 19 Atolls in which the 187 inhabited islands are clustered, have strengthened Family and Children Services Centres (FCSC); MOGFSS has established and/or consolidated resources and staffing for four shelters for survivors of violence; Extensive...more
June 27, 2023, 11:16 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The law states that a person claiming domestic abuse must visit a 'forensic physician' for an examination to document injuries and that the physician must determine that the injuries suffered 'incapacitated' the victim for 15 days" (27).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The law states that a person claiming domestic abuse must visit a 'forensic physician' for an examination to document injuries and that the physician must determine that the injuries suffered 'incapacitated' the victim for 15 days" (27).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2013, the national campaign 'Live cleanly, healthily, happily and well' was launched, and in 2014, the strategy on citizen and human security was formulated, aimed at achieving relations of equity and social justice. As a means of supporting the national strategy to combat domestic and gender-based violence, from 2014 to 2016 family and community-based counsellors were introduced to encourage the recovery of family values." (11). "The Criminal Code (Act No. 641) gives legal recognition to injuries resulting from psychological harm, makes domestic violence a separate offence..."(13).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2013, the national campaign 'Live cleanly, healthily, happily and well' was launched, and in 2014, the strategy on citizen and human security was formulated, aimed at achieving relations of equity and social justice. As a means of supporting the national strategy to combat domestic and gender-based violence, from 2014 to 2016 family and community-based counsellors were introduced to encourage the recovery of family values." (11). "The Criminal Code (Act No. 641) gives legal recognition to injuries resulting from psychological harm, makes domestic violence a separate offence..."(13).
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Act No. 348 expressly prohibits conciliation with regard to the reported facts or to the life and sexual integrity of the victim, if they have been placed at risk. It also provides that no institution that handles complaints, nor the staff of that institution, can encourage conciliation or formulate agreements between a woman and her abuser, under pain of liability" (12).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Act No. 348 expressly prohibits conciliation with regard to the reported facts or to the life and sexual integrity of the victim, if they have been placed at risk. It also provides that no institution that handles complaints, nor the staff of that institution, can encourage conciliation or formulate agreements between a woman and her abuser, under pain of liability" (12).
May 12, 2023, 11:01 a.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In February 2018, Germany put into force the Council of Europe's convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, usually called the 'Istanbul Convention' after the city where it was signed in 2011. It is the world's first legally binding treaty to prevent domestic violence. It mandates gender equality in constitutions and aims to improve the situation of women with prevention, education, support services and law enforcement." (Para.20). "Terre des Femmes expert Stotz says some progress has been made. 'After ratification, the federal government set up a national helpline for victims that is available around the clock in many languages.' In addition, the BKA annually collects figures...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In February 2018, Germany put into force the Council of Europe's convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, usually called the 'Istanbul Convention' after the city where it was signed in 2011. It is the world's first legally binding treaty to prevent domestic violence. It mandates gender equality in constitutions and aims to improve the situation of women with prevention, education, support services and law enforcement." (Para.20). "Terre des Femmes expert Stotz says some progress has been made. 'After ratification, the federal government set up a national helpline for victims that is available around the clock in many languages.' In addition, the BKA annually collects figures...more
May 11, 2023, 10:15 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The horrific murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children by her monstrous husband has resulted in landmark changes in domestic violence laws in Queensland, with the coercive control of a partner or family member is set to be a criminal offence" (Para. 1). "Tasmania was the first and only state in Australia to outlaw coercive control. NSW state government last year committed to outlawing the behaviour" (Para. 25).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The horrific murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children by her monstrous husband has resulted in landmark changes in domestic violence laws in Queensland, with the coercive control of a partner or family member is set to be a criminal offence" (Para. 1). "Tasmania was the first and only state in Australia to outlaw coercive control. NSW state government last year committed to outlawing the behaviour" (Para. 25).
April 19, 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The study comes just as U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced legislation reauthorizing the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) this week." (para 5). "VAWA, as it is currently written, does include language that allots 'grants for outreach and services to under-served populations.' But no racial language is written into the act. Federal law prohibits legislation that earmarks government funding based on race." (para 9).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The study comes just as U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced legislation reauthorizing the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) this week." (para 5). "VAWA, as it is currently written, does include language that allots 'grants for outreach and services to under-served populations.' But no racial language is written into the act. Federal law prohibits legislation that earmarks government funding based on race." (para 9).