International Human Rights Law and Domestic Violence: The effectiveness of international human rights law

Book Details
• Book Name: Domestic Violence and International Human Rights Law
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780415859578
• Writer: Mcquigg, Ronagh J. A.
• Book Edition: 1
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 176
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject/Category: Human Rights, Law, Domestic Violence

Description
This innovative book explores the effectiveness of international human rights law through the lens of domestic violence, a critical issue that affects women globally but traditionally falls outside the scope of human rights law as it pertains to private individuals. The author, Ronagh J.A. McQuigg, examines whether international human rights law can be applied to issues like domestic violence and how it could assist in protecting victims.

Key Features:
• Focus on Domestic Violence: The book centers on how international human rights law could be used in the UK to address domestic violence.
• Case Law Analysis: Reviews recent case law from the European Court of Human Rights and explores how the UK's Human Rights Act 1998 can assist victims.
• International Human Rights Bodies: Analyzes statements by bodies such as the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women.
• Impact on Policy: Discusses how these international statements have influenced UK government policy on domestic violence and how they could be leveraged by NGOs and women's groups for greater impact.

This book is essential for students, academics, and practitioners interested in human rights law, domestic violence, and the role of international law in protecting vulnerable individuals.