Latest items for DV-LAW-1
Oct. 23, 2026, 10:44 p.m.
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Police spokesperson Mr Karambi said police played a "mediatory" role between alleged perpetrators and victims in marriages where a bride price has been paid, but stressed "bride price is not a law, domestic violence, is a law". (para 63) "From the law's perspective … even if you have paid for her bride price, the man has no right to abuse his wife," she says." (para 66)
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Police spokesperson Mr Karambi said police played a "mediatory" role between alleged perpetrators and victims in marriages where a bride price has been paid, but stressed "bride price is not a law, domestic violence, is a law". (para 63) "From the law's perspective … even if you have paid for her bride price, the man has no right to abuse his wife," she says." (para 66)
Oct. 18, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Solomon Islands
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Constable Leah Adi told us some men think because they’ve paid a bride price, they have the right to do “anything they want”." (para 65) "In Solomon Islands, we joined Honiara’s domestic violence unit on a trip to serve a perpetrator with a notice for breaching a police order related to partner abuse.But the offender could not be found — a common issue in a country where many don’t have a fixed address."(para 71-72) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Police could not serve a notice on an offender who could not be found; many people lack a fixed address "Constable Adi told us that while abusive men can be issued with a notice to...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Constable Leah Adi told us some men think because they’ve paid a bride price, they have the right to do “anything they want”." (para 65) "In Solomon Islands, we joined Honiara’s domestic violence unit on a trip to serve a perpetrator with a notice for breaching a police order related to partner abuse.But the offender could not be found — a common issue in a country where many don’t have a fixed address."(para 71-72) (EP-CODER-COMMENT) Police could not serve a notice on an offender who could not be found; many people lack a fixed address "Constable Adi told us that while abusive men can be issued with a notice to...more
Oct. 18, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Fiji
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In Fiji, the depth of the problem was brought into sharp focus in late April when three people died in alleged domestic violence incidents over a single weekend" (para 29) "A week later, Fijian officials told parliament that gender-based violence was costing the country 7 per cent of GDP per year" (para 30).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In Fiji, the depth of the problem was brought into sharp focus in late April when three people died in alleged domestic violence incidents over a single weekend" (para 29) "A week later, Fijian officials told parliament that gender-based violence was costing the country 7 per cent of GDP per year" (para 30).
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:05 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2, LRW-DATA-1, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“The law prohibited rape of men and women and provided for prison terms of five to 20 years for perpetrators. The law provided for a rebuttable presumption of consent in marital rape cases. The court could impose a life sentence in cases of gang rape if the rapists were related to or held positions of authority over the survivor, or if the survivor was younger than 18. The law did not specifically address domestic violence and intimate partner violence or mandate special penalties for these acts. Authorities did not consistently enforce these laws effectively. Human rights organizations reported family members and community leaders often informally mediated rape accusations without survivor...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2, LRW-DATA-1, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“The law prohibited rape of men and women and provided for prison terms of five to 20 years for perpetrators. The law provided for a rebuttable presumption of consent in marital rape cases. The court could impose a life sentence in cases of gang rape if the rapists were related to or held positions of authority over the survivor, or if the survivor was younger than 18. The law did not specifically address domestic violence and intimate partner violence or mandate special penalties for these acts. Authorities did not consistently enforce these laws effectively. Human rights organizations reported family members and community leaders often informally mediated rape accusations without survivor...more
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:01 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law prohibited domestic violence and provided measures for the protection of domestic violence survivors. Criminal penalties for conviction ranged from 10 to 100 days in prison for aggravated threats and up to 35 years in prison for aggravated homicide, including sentences of 20 to 35 years for persons who killed their partners. The government enforced the law effectively” (15).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law prohibited domestic violence and provided measures for the protection of domestic violence survivors. Criminal penalties for conviction ranged from 10 to 100 days in prison for aggravated threats and up to 35 years in prison for aggravated homicide, including sentences of 20 to 35 years for persons who killed their partners. The government enforced the law effectively” (15).
Oct. 16, 2026, 10:59 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law prohibited domestic violence, with maximum penalties including prison terms and hard labor. The government took steps to enforce the law but was impeded by low reporting due to societal pressure on survivors to stay silent. According to court system observers, most of the reported cases were filed by women who had since left the country or who usually lived abroad” (20).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law prohibited domestic violence, with maximum penalties including prison terms and hard labor. The government took steps to enforce the law but was impeded by low reporting due to societal pressure on survivors to stay silent. According to court system observers, most of the reported cases were filed by women who had since left the country or who usually lived abroad” (20).
Oct. 15, 2026, 10:30 p.m.
Countries: Comoros
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law treated domestic violence as an aggravating circumstance, including crimes committed by one domestic partner against an existing or former partner. Penalties include prison sentences up to five years and fines. Authorities sometimes enforced the law. According to the United Nations and the Ministry of Health, approximately 17 percent of women endured at least one incident of physical or sexual violence in their lives” (15).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law treated domestic violence as an aggravating circumstance, including crimes committed by one domestic partner against an existing or former partner. Penalties include prison sentences up to five years and fines. Authorities sometimes enforced the law. According to the United Nations and the Ministry of Health, approximately 17 percent of women endured at least one incident of physical or sexual violence in their lives” (15).
Oct. 15, 2026, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-LAW-1, DV-DATA-1
“Domestic violence remained a significant problem. Some scholars said victims were encouraged to attempt to resolve domestic violence through mediation. Societal sentiment that domestic violence was a personal, private matter contributed to underreporting and inaction by authorities when women faced violence at home. The law defined domestic violence as a civil, rather than a criminal, offense. The web publication Sixth Tone reported in 2019 that 25 percent of families had experienced domestic violence; more recent data were not available. The government did not effectively enforce laws against rape and domestic violence… Nonetheless, official assistance did not always reach survivors and public security forces often ignored domestic violence”(63-64).more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-LAW-1, DV-DATA-1
“Domestic violence remained a significant problem. Some scholars said victims were encouraged to attempt to resolve domestic violence through mediation. Societal sentiment that domestic violence was a personal, private matter contributed to underreporting and inaction by authorities when women faced violence at home. The law defined domestic violence as a civil, rather than a criminal, offense. The web publication Sixth Tone reported in 2019 that 25 percent of families had experienced domestic violence; more recent data were not available. The government did not effectively enforce laws against rape and domestic violence… Nonetheless, official assistance did not always reach survivors and public security forces often ignored domestic violence”(63-64).more
Oct. 15, 2026, 10:18 p.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law criminalized some forms of physical and psychological domestic violence. Family courts handled cases of domestic violence not defined in the criminal code, including psychological and economic violence, and penalized offenders with fines and other sanctions, such as eviction of the offender from the residence shared with the survivor, restraining orders, confiscation of firearms, and court-ordered counseling. Cases of habitual psychological abuse and physical abuse were prosecuted in the criminal justice system. Penalties were based on the gravity of injuries and ranged from 61 days’ to 15 years’ imprisonment. Murder in the context of domestic violence was defined as femicide in the criminal code, and penalties ranged from 15...more
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“The law criminalized some forms of physical and psychological domestic violence. Family courts handled cases of domestic violence not defined in the criminal code, including psychological and economic violence, and penalized offenders with fines and other sanctions, such as eviction of the offender from the residence shared with the survivor, restraining orders, confiscation of firearms, and court-ordered counseling. Cases of habitual psychological abuse and physical abuse were prosecuted in the criminal justice system. Penalties were based on the gravity of injuries and ranged from 61 days’ to 15 years’ imprisonment. Murder in the context of domestic violence was defined as femicide in the criminal code, and penalties ranged from 15...more
Oct. 15, 2026, 10:13 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Article 9 expressly prohibits all forms of violence, including FGM, early marriage, domestic violence and sexual abuse. It stipulates that every person has the right not to be subjected to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of his/her body in general and of reproductive organs in particular” (3).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Article 9 expressly prohibits all forms of violence, including FGM, early marriage, domestic violence and sexual abuse. It stipulates that every person has the right not to be subjected to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of his/her body in general and of reproductive organs in particular” (3).
Oct. 15, 2026, 10:05 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“Although the law did not specifically mention spousal abuse, it prohibited violence against women and provided for penalties of up to 10 years in prison. Domestic violence against women was common, including physical and verbal abuse and spousal rape. Domestic violence prosecutions were rare, but the Bangui Court of Appeal during the year heard a case brought by the Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding a fatality from spousal abuse” (31).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
“Although the law did not specifically mention spousal abuse, it prohibited violence against women and provided for penalties of up to 10 years in prison. Domestic violence against women was common, including physical and verbal abuse and spousal rape. Domestic violence prosecutions were rare, but the Bangui Court of Appeal during the year heard a case brought by the Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding a fatality from spousal abuse” (31).
Oct. 15, 2026, 8:05 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Domestic violence was criminalized in Ukraine in 2019; while certain cases could be prosecuted before then, the punishment was mainly fines and community service" (para 14).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Domestic violence was criminalized in Ukraine in 2019; while certain cases could be prosecuted before then, the punishment was mainly fines and community service" (para 14).
Sept. 3, 2026, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Or the law [issued by the Taliban] that legitimises domestic violence under the label of 'corrective beating', which gives a husband the right to beat his wife, as long as he does not cause fractures or serious injuries" (para 4).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Or the law [issued by the Taliban] that legitimises domestic violence under the label of 'corrective beating', which gives a husband the right to beat his wife, as long as he does not cause fractures or serious injuries" (para 4).
Aug. 29, 2026, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: Czech Republic
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The legislator changed the wording of § 3021 of the Civil Code and approached the much-needed unified definition of domestic violence. This established for the public what domestic violence consists of and what forms it can take. Above all, however, it provided clear guidance to public authorities. Their interpretation previously often differed due to the vague nature of the concept, which negatively affected mainly victims. The new and comprehensive definition aims to capture all forms of domestic violence that appear in practice. These include psychological, physical, sexual, economic violence, and so-called controlling behavior" (para 18-19).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The legislator changed the wording of § 3021 of the Civil Code and approached the much-needed unified definition of domestic violence. This established for the public what domestic violence consists of and what forms it can take. Above all, however, it provided clear guidance to public authorities. Their interpretation previously often differed due to the vague nature of the concept, which negatively affected mainly victims. The new and comprehensive definition aims to capture all forms of domestic violence that appear in practice. These include psychological, physical, sexual, economic violence, and so-called controlling behavior" (para 18-19).
Aug. 29, 2026, 11:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
"Disturbing clauses state that 'slave masters,' or husbands, can give out physical punishments to their wives or subordinates. Meanwhile, if a religious scholar or member of the elite commit an offense, the consequence is limited to advice or a court summons. For the middle class the same crime can result in imprisonment, while the 'lower class' faces both corporal punishment and imprisonment" (para 2-4). "According to the code, corporal punishment for serious crimes will be carried out by Islamic clerics, but encourages husbands to give out 'discretionary punishments' to their wives for less serious misdemeanors. Regarding violence against women, Article 32 states that only if the husband beats the woman...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DV-LAW-2
"Disturbing clauses state that 'slave masters,' or husbands, can give out physical punishments to their wives or subordinates. Meanwhile, if a religious scholar or member of the elite commit an offense, the consequence is limited to advice or a court summons. For the middle class the same crime can result in imprisonment, while the 'lower class' faces both corporal punishment and imprisonment" (para 2-4). "According to the code, corporal punishment for serious crimes will be carried out by Islamic clerics, but encourages husbands to give out 'discretionary punishments' to their wives for less serious misdemeanors. Regarding violence against women, Article 32 states that only if the husband beats the woman...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Finally, in 2015 Nigeria adopted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, which is an important step towards combating gender-based violence, including violence within the home. In particular, the Act should be applauded for prohibiting female genital mutilation” (65).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Finally, in 2015 Nigeria adopted the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, which is an important step towards combating gender-based violence, including violence within the home. In particular, the Act should be applauded for prohibiting female genital mutilation” (65).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“While some countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo have a constitutional provision on combating violence against women, it does not yet have a comprehensive law on violence against women. It has only adopted a national strategy to combat the same. Countries like Senegal do not yet have a comprehensive law on the protection of women from violence and only have criminal provisions against physical violence against a spouse, which is insufficient” (13). “(v) Violence against women: There is also a gap concerning the protection of women from violence since there is no comprehensive law on the same. Article 297 bis of the Criminal Code criminalises physical violence against a...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“While some countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo have a constitutional provision on combating violence against women, it does not yet have a comprehensive law on violence against women. It has only adopted a national strategy to combat the same. Countries like Senegal do not yet have a comprehensive law on the protection of women from violence and only have criminal provisions against physical violence against a spouse, which is insufficient” (13). “(v) Violence against women: There is also a gap concerning the protection of women from violence since there is no comprehensive law on the same. Article 297 bis of the Criminal Code criminalises physical violence against a...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: IIP-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“In 2015, the Parliament adopted Law No 15-1950 that criminalises certain types of gender-based violence such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, harassment in public spaces, verbal harassment, cyberviolence, online harassment and psychological violence, and that provides for penalties for assault against a spouse or female family members. However, the law provides a clause for ‘forgiveness or pardon’ that acts as a challenge for its implementation since in many instances, the victim, especially in the context of family pressure, forgives the perpetrator” (30).
Variables: IIP-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“In 2015, the Parliament adopted Law No 15-1950 that criminalises certain types of gender-based violence such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, harassment in public spaces, verbal harassment, cyberviolence, online harassment and psychological violence, and that provides for penalties for assault against a spouse or female family members. However, the law provides a clause for ‘forgiveness or pardon’ that acts as a challenge for its implementation since in many instances, the victim, especially in the context of family pressure, forgives the perpetrator” (30).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:13 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“Article 535 of the Penal Code criminalises domestic violence, and Article 2 of the Law on the Protection of Victims and the Prevention and Punishment of Sexual and Gender-based Violence defines as‘all acts of physical,sexual, psychological or economical violence that occur within the family or within the family home’. Article 23 also provides that it is a crime to amicably settle domestic violence cases. Article 555 of the Penal Code criminalises marital rape. However, the sentence for the same is minimal since it is less than 30 days imprisonment or a fine” (39).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“Article 535 of the Penal Code criminalises domestic violence, and Article 2 of the Law on the Protection of Victims and the Prevention and Punishment of Sexual and Gender-based Violence defines as‘all acts of physical,sexual, psychological or economical violence that occur within the family or within the family home’. Article 23 also provides that it is a crime to amicably settle domestic violence cases. Article 555 of the Penal Code criminalises marital rape. However, the sentence for the same is minimal since it is less than 30 days imprisonment or a fine” (39).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“(ii) Violence against women: A further gap exists in the regulation of violence against women. While rape is criminalised, there is no specific legislative response to domestic violence” (80). “In Fatu’s case, there is no legal framework in Tanzania that adequately defines the scope of domestic violence or criminalises it. While Section 66 of the Law of Marriage Act prohibits domestic violence, it doesn’t include any penalties or sanctions. The definition of rape in Tanzania’s statutory laws also excludes marital rape. These contribute as impediments for survivors of domestic violence and marital rape in seeking redress” (81).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“(ii) Violence against women: A further gap exists in the regulation of violence against women. While rape is criminalised, there is no specific legislative response to domestic violence” (80). “In Fatu’s case, there is no legal framework in Tanzania that adequately defines the scope of domestic violence or criminalises it. While Section 66 of the Law of Marriage Act prohibits domestic violence, it doesn’t include any penalties or sanctions. The definition of rape in Tanzania’s statutory laws also excludes marital rape. These contribute as impediments for survivors of domestic violence and marital rape in seeking redress” (81).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:04 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: LRCM-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“(iv) Violence against women: One of the greatest challenges facing women in South Africa, within and outside of family structures, is gender-based violence. The State has taken progressive steps to curb gender-based violence, including the enactment of the Domestic Violence Amendment Act, Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act, Criminal Law(Sexual Offences and Other Related Matters) Amendment Act, which among other thingsrepealed the common lawoffences of rape and indecent assault and replaced them with new expanded statutory offences of rape and indecent assault, applicable to all forms of sexual penetration or violation without consent, irrespective of gender. The Act also created an expanded list of sexual offences and eliminated the differentiation...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
“(iv) Violence against women: One of the greatest challenges facing women in South Africa, within and outside of family structures, is gender-based violence. The State has taken progressive steps to curb gender-based violence, including the enactment of the Domestic Violence Amendment Act, Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act, Criminal Law(Sexual Offences and Other Related Matters) Amendment Act, which among other thingsrepealed the common lawoffences of rape and indecent assault and replaced them with new expanded statutory offences of rape and indecent assault, applicable to all forms of sexual penetration or violation without consent, irrespective of gender. The Act also created an expanded list of sexual offences and eliminated the differentiation...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:55 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"While some countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo have a constitutional provision on combating violence against women, it does not yet have a comprehensive law on violence against women. It has only adopted a national strategy to combat the same. Countries like Senegal do not yet have a comprehensive law on the protection of women from violence and only have criminal provisions against physical violence against a spouse, which is insufficient" (13). "Violence against women: Despite the constitutional provision on combating violence against women, there is not yet any comprehensive law on violence against women, including domestic violence128, even though the country adopted a National Strategy against Gender-Based Violence...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"While some countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo have a constitutional provision on combating violence against women, it does not yet have a comprehensive law on violence against women. It has only adopted a national strategy to combat the same. Countries like Senegal do not yet have a comprehensive law on the protection of women from violence and only have criminal provisions against physical violence against a spouse, which is insufficient" (13). "Violence against women: Despite the constitutional provision on combating violence against women, there is not yet any comprehensive law on violence against women, including domestic violence128, even though the country adopted a National Strategy against Gender-Based Violence...more
Aug. 12, 2026, 1:55 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
"The law criminalized rape of men and women; however, spousal rape was not a crime. The maximum penalty for an initial rape conviction was seven years in prison. The maximum sentence for subsequent rape convictions was life imprisonment. The Domestic Violence (Protection) Orders Act protected heterosexual partners against domestic and sexual violence. Similar protections were not available for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons. The government generally enforced the law effectively, although activists suspected heterosexual and homosexual rape were underreported” (13).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
"The law criminalized rape of men and women; however, spousal rape was not a crime. The maximum penalty for an initial rape conviction was seven years in prison. The maximum sentence for subsequent rape convictions was life imprisonment. The Domestic Violence (Protection) Orders Act protected heterosexual partners against domestic and sexual violence. Similar protections were not available for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons. The government generally enforced the law effectively, although activists suspected heterosexual and homosexual rape were underreported” (13).
Aug. 12, 2026, 1:52 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“On December 6, the UN resident coordinator reported one in three women or girls in the country experienced violence. The law established a framework for the investigation of domestic violence complaints, defined a process to issue restraining orders, and called for the establishment of a shelter and rehabilitation center for survivors. Some critics of the domestic violence law asserted a lack of clear implementing guidelines reduced its effectiveness. Activists reported police viewed domestic violence as a family matter and did not effectively intervene to protect survivors, including in cases where husbands abused or killed their wives” (52-53).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“On December 6, the UN resident coordinator reported one in three women or girls in the country experienced violence. The law established a framework for the investigation of domestic violence complaints, defined a process to issue restraining orders, and called for the establishment of a shelter and rehabilitation center for survivors. Some critics of the domestic violence law asserted a lack of clear implementing guidelines reduced its effectiveness. Activists reported police viewed domestic violence as a family matter and did not effectively intervene to protect survivors, including in cases where husbands abused or killed their wives” (52-53).
Aug. 11, 2026, 2:36 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“The law prohibited gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, and the government enforced the law. The laws of individual states and territories provided the penalties for domestic violence. Federal, state, and territorial government programs provided support for survivors, including funding for numerous women’s shelters. Police received training in responding to domestic violence” (12).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“The law prohibited gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, and the government enforced the law. The laws of individual states and territories provided the penalties for domestic violence. Federal, state, and territorial government programs provided support for survivors, including funding for numerous women’s shelters. Police received training in responding to domestic violence” (12).
Aug. 10, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“The law provided protections against domestic violence for both women and men, although most survivors were women and girls. Persons convicted of assault received up to five years in prison. Conviction of assault involving weapons, threats, or injuries carried prison terms of up to 10 years. Aggravated assault or endangerment of life carried prison sentences of up to 14 years. The government generally enforced the law effectively. Police received training in interacting with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and agencies provided hotlines to report abuse” (13)
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“The law provided protections against domestic violence for both women and men, although most survivors were women and girls. Persons convicted of assault received up to five years in prison. Conviction of assault involving weapons, threats, or injuries carried prison terms of up to 10 years. Aggravated assault or endangerment of life carried prison sentences of up to 14 years. The government generally enforced the law effectively. Police received training in interacting with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and agencies provided hotlines to report abuse” (13)
Aug. 10, 2026, 8:24 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DV-DATA-1
“The law did not specifically prohibit domestic violence, although assault was prohibited and punishable by imprisonment and fines. Reports suggested domestic violence was a major problem. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reported 39 percent of women experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life” (35)
Variables: DV-LAW-1, DV-DATA-1
“The law did not specifically prohibit domestic violence, although assault was prohibited and punishable by imprisonment and fines. Reports suggested domestic violence was a major problem. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reported 39 percent of women experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life” (35)
Aug. 10, 2026, 8:09 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1
“The law criminalized rape (including of men), spousal and domestic or intimate partner rape, and in some cases domestic violence. The penalty for rape was five to 30 years’ imprisonment” (30).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1
“The law criminalized rape (including of men), spousal and domestic or intimate partner rape, and in some cases domestic violence. The penalty for rape was five to 30 years’ imprisonment” (30).
Aug. 9, 2026, 7:06 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Burkina Faso enacted legislation protecting women from domestic violence”(1). “Is there legislation specifically addressing domestic violence? Yes Loi N°025-2018/AN Portant Code Pénal, Art. 531-8 - 531-11” (2).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Burkina Faso enacted legislation protecting women from domestic violence”(1). “Is there legislation specifically addressing domestic violence? Yes Loi N°025-2018/AN Portant Code Pénal, Art. 531-8 - 531-11” (2).
Aug. 9, 2026, 6:57 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Does the law address domestic violence? No. No applicable provisions could be located.” (2)
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Does the law address domestic violence? No. No applicable provisions could be located.” (2)