Latest items for DV-LAW-1
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)
July 16, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Since the 1990s, China has taken progressive steps to improve its legal framework addressing DV, aligning with broader international efforts, such as the 1992 Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests and the 2001 Marriage Law amendment… Beyond legal reforms, the rapid development of ICT in China may be another factor associated with the decline in DV risk against women. Since gaining full Internet access in 1994, China has witnessed exponential growth in ICT coverage and usage; by 2010, the number of Internet users had reached 457 million. ICT may have contributed to disseminating DV-related public education, raising women's awareness of abusive behaviors, increasing legal literacy, and expanding...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
“Since the 1990s, China has taken progressive steps to improve its legal framework addressing DV, aligning with broader international efforts, such as the 1992 Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests and the 2001 Marriage Law amendment… Beyond legal reforms, the rapid development of ICT in China may be another factor associated with the decline in DV risk against women. Since gaining full Internet access in 1994, China has witnessed exponential growth in ICT coverage and usage; by 2010, the number of Internet users had reached 457 million. ICT may have contributed to disseminating DV-related public education, raising women's awareness of abusive behaviors, increasing legal literacy, and expanding...more
June 23, 2026, 8:13 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"As part of the new law [under Taliban's Afghanistan], husbands are permitted to beat their wives as long as there is no serious bodily harm. Article 32 states that only if the husband beats the woman with a stick and this act results in severe injury such as 'a wound or bodily bruising', and the woman can prove it before a judge, will the husband be sentenced to fifteen days' imprisonment" (para 24-25). "Article 34 of the code states that a woman who repeatedly goes to her father's house or that of other relatives without the permission of her husband and 'does not return home despite her husband's request' faces...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"As part of the new law [under Taliban's Afghanistan], husbands are permitted to beat their wives as long as there is no serious bodily harm. Article 32 states that only if the husband beats the woman with a stick and this act results in severe injury such as 'a wound or bodily bruising', and the woman can prove it before a judge, will the husband be sentenced to fifteen days' imprisonment" (para 24-25). "Article 34 of the code states that a woman who repeatedly goes to her father's house or that of other relatives without the permission of her husband and 'does not return home despite her husband's request' faces...more
May 1, 2026, 11:36 p.m.
Countries: Armenia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Armenia’s domestic violence law was amended in April 2024, “removing the reference to ‘family harmony’ and adding additional acts of physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence that can be considered domestic violence,” according to Human Rights Watch. The recent changes to the law on domestic violence recognize the violence by ex-partners, too. The children witnessing domestic violence have the status of victims now" (Para 15-16).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Armenia’s domestic violence law was amended in April 2024, “removing the reference to ‘family harmony’ and adding additional acts of physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violence that can be considered domestic violence,” according to Human Rights Watch. The recent changes to the law on domestic violence recognize the violence by ex-partners, too. The children witnessing domestic violence have the status of victims now" (Para 15-16).
April 28, 2026, 9:45 p.m.
Countries: Solomon Islands
Variables: MARR-LAW-5, DV-LAW-1
"From the law’s perspective … even if you have paid for her bride price, the man has no right to abuse his wife" (Para 55).
Variables: MARR-LAW-5, DV-LAW-1
"From the law’s perspective … even if you have paid for her bride price, the man has no right to abuse his wife" (Para 55).
Feb. 17, 2026, 3:12 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Former prime minister and Home Secretary Theresa May... finally made coercive and controlling behaviour a criminal offence in 2015 in a landmark legal move" (para 29).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Former prime minister and Home Secretary Theresa May... finally made coercive and controlling behaviour a criminal offence in 2015 in a landmark legal move" (para 29).
Feb. 1, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: Mongolia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"As part of its efforts to ensure the implementation of the Law to Combat Domestic Violence (LCDV), 31 regulations and 2 standards have been adopted and implemented" (9). "In conformity with article 25.2 of the LCDV that stipulates as 'taking into account the number of local population and context of criminal and public order, the structure of the police may have a unit with specialized police officers'... the unit to combat domestic violence was set up by the order No. A/301 of 2011 by the Chief of General Police Department, and operates with 4 staff members. The Unit is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LCDV, organizing preventive measures,...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"As part of its efforts to ensure the implementation of the Law to Combat Domestic Violence (LCDV), 31 regulations and 2 standards have been adopted and implemented" (9). "In conformity with article 25.2 of the LCDV that stipulates as 'taking into account the number of local population and context of criminal and public order, the structure of the police may have a unit with specialized police officers'... the unit to combat domestic violence was set up by the order No. A/301 of 2011 by the Chief of General Police Department, and operates with 4 staff members. The Unit is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LCDV, organizing preventive measures,...more
Dec. 17, 2025, 9:28 a.m.
Countries: Laos
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The content of [Articles 35 and 37 of the Constitution of the Laos People's Democratic Republic] has been elaborated in domestic laws, such as...the Law on Combating and Preventing Violence against Women and Children in 2015" (6)."Especially since the completion of the combination the 8th and the 9th Periodic Report in the implementation of CEDAW, the government has also continuously adopted a number of additional legislations and strategies as measures and references for the promotion of women’s and children’s rights, such as...determined mechanisms to help women and children who are victims of violence to have access free health services" (12).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The content of [Articles 35 and 37 of the Constitution of the Laos People's Democratic Republic] has been elaborated in domestic laws, such as...the Law on Combating and Preventing Violence against Women and Children in 2015" (6)."Especially since the completion of the combination the 8th and the 9th Periodic Report in the implementation of CEDAW, the government has also continuously adopted a number of additional legislations and strategies as measures and references for the promotion of women’s and children’s rights, such as...determined mechanisms to help women and children who are victims of violence to have access free health services" (12).
Oct. 24, 2025, 9:55 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The group also uses a framework from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime that lists 10 specific indicators that a crime could be considered femicide. They include a woman or girl being killed by her intimate partner or family member, a victim having had a history of being harassed and sexual violence playing a role in the crime. In some cases, more than one factor can be at play" (para 10-11).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The group also uses a framework from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime that lists 10 specific indicators that a crime could be considered femicide. They include a woman or girl being killed by her intimate partner or family member, a victim having had a history of being harassed and sexual violence playing a role in the crime. In some cases, more than one factor can be at play" (para 10-11).
Oct. 17, 2025, 6:59 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The adoption of the 2010 Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence was an important step taken by the Azerbaijani government to protect women’s rights and prevent sex-based violence and discrimination. This law provides the basic principles for the prevention of domestic violence, sets out procedures for handling complaints, and outlines mechanisms for protecting survivors of domestic violence. The law defines domestic violence as violence against close relatives and/or current or former partners. It seeks to provide 'legal assistance and social protection' for victims and take steps to eliminate the conditions that give rise to domestic violence" (Para 9). "As defined in the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence, one of...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The adoption of the 2010 Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence was an important step taken by the Azerbaijani government to protect women’s rights and prevent sex-based violence and discrimination. This law provides the basic principles for the prevention of domestic violence, sets out procedures for handling complaints, and outlines mechanisms for protecting survivors of domestic violence. The law defines domestic violence as violence against close relatives and/or current or former partners. It seeks to provide 'legal assistance and social protection' for victims and take steps to eliminate the conditions that give rise to domestic violence" (Para 9). "As defined in the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence, one of...more
Oct. 3, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Domestic violence was criminalized in Ukraine in 2019" (para 13).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Domestic violence was criminalized in Ukraine in 2019" (para 13).
Sept. 19, 2025, 5:48 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"There was no dedicated legislation on domestic violence, but there were legislative measures that covered domestic violence" (para 59).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"There was no dedicated legislation on domestic violence, but there were legislative measures that covered domestic violence" (para 59).
Aug. 31, 2025, 9:08 a.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“Although the law prohibits violence against women, domestic violence was widespread. Police rarely intervened, and women had limited legal recourse” (Page 15).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-LAW-1
“Although the law prohibits violence against women, domestic violence was widespread. Police rarely intervened, and women had limited legal recourse” (Page 15).
May 30, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
Countries: Iceland
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The absence of a comprehensive law specifically criminalizing all forms of gender-based violence, including domestic violence…" (7). Indicates that domestic violence is not currently criminalized (MB2-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The absence of a comprehensive law specifically criminalizing all forms of gender-based violence, including domestic violence…" (7). Indicates that domestic violence is not currently criminalized (MB2-CODER COMMENT).
April 15, 2025, 7:13 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The draft Anti-domestic Violence Law consulted public opinion three times from 2014-2015. The newly established Civil Code and provincial legislation of the anti-domestic violence law in about ten provinces asked for public comments via the Internet from 2018" (3). "There is remarkable progress on combating violence against women since 2014. The Anti Domestic Violence Law came into effect in March 2016. Some local governments purchased services from women’s federations to cover domestic violence prevention programs" (7-8). "The Anti Domestic Violence Law itself could be more comprehensive and actionable. The definition of domestic violence is not comprehensive and complete, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the responsibilities of public...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The draft Anti-domestic Violence Law consulted public opinion three times from 2014-2015. The newly established Civil Code and provincial legislation of the anti-domestic violence law in about ten provinces asked for public comments via the Internet from 2018" (3). "There is remarkable progress on combating violence against women since 2014. The Anti Domestic Violence Law came into effect in March 2016. Some local governments purchased services from women’s federations to cover domestic violence prevention programs" (7-8). "The Anti Domestic Violence Law itself could be more comprehensive and actionable. The definition of domestic violence is not comprehensive and complete, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the responsibilities of public...more
April 9, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"On CO [Concluding Observation] calling upon the state to ensure the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, the state report highlights that this is one area where key advancements have been made during the reporting period" (6).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"On CO [Concluding Observation] calling upon the state to ensure the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, the state report highlights that this is one area where key advancements have been made during the reporting period" (6).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act, through Legislative Decree No. 546, to harmonize it with the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-Free Life for Women and thus improve access to justice for women, affecting: the duration of preventive, precautionary and protective measures (Domestic Violence Act, art. 9); the supervision of protection measures (Domestic Violence Act, art. 23); and support for the multidisciplinary teams attached to the special courts for a violence-free life for women (Domestic Violence Act, art. 42)" (2-3).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act, through Legislative Decree No. 546, to harmonize it with the Special Comprehensive Act on a Violence-Free Life for Women and thus improve access to justice for women, affecting: the duration of preventive, precautionary and protective measures (Domestic Violence Act, art. 9); the supervision of protection measures (Domestic Violence Act, art. 23); and support for the multidisciplinary teams attached to the special courts for a violence-free life for women (Domestic Violence Act, art. 42)" (2-3).
April 3, 2025, 9:02 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2018, governmental institutions of Brčko District adopted the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence and adopted Protocol on Cooperation and Procedures in Cases of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, aimed to ensure improvements in systemic response on VAW/DV. However, although newly adopted domestic violence law of Brčko District introduces urgent protection measures (a. removal of a perpetrator from an apartment, house, or other common living space, and b. order of restricting approach and communication of perpetrator to a victim) and protection measures (a. removal of a perpetrator from an apartment, house, or other common living space, b. order of restricting approach of perpetrator to a victim, c. prohibition...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"In 2018, governmental institutions of Brčko District adopted the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence and adopted Protocol on Cooperation and Procedures in Cases of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, aimed to ensure improvements in systemic response on VAW/DV. However, although newly adopted domestic violence law of Brčko District introduces urgent protection measures (a. removal of a perpetrator from an apartment, house, or other common living space, and b. order of restricting approach and communication of perpetrator to a victim) and protection measures (a. removal of a perpetrator from an apartment, house, or other common living space, b. order of restricting approach of perpetrator to a victim, c. prohibition...more
March 28, 2025, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: Peru
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes... the adoption of the following... Legislative Decree No. 1323 (2017), which contributes to efforts to combat femicide, domestic violence and gender-based violence by establishing new offences and aggravating circumstances" (2). "The Committee welcomes the strengthening of legal provisions to combat gender-based violence against women in the State party, including the adoption of Act No. 30364 on the prevention of violence against women and members of the family group" (8).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes... the adoption of the following... Legislative Decree No. 1323 (2017), which contributes to efforts to combat femicide, domestic violence and gender-based violence by establishing new offences and aggravating circumstances" (2). "The Committee welcomes the strengthening of legal provisions to combat gender-based violence against women in the State party, including the adoption of Act No. 30364 on the prevention of violence against women and members of the family group" (8).
March 27, 2025, 7:22 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"NGO-CEDAW has seen drafts of the NAPVAW3 which include a comprehensive review of the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Protection of Victims (DV Law)" (3). "[T]he purpose to 'preserve the harmony within the household' takes priority over victims’ safety in the law on domestic violence, both in wording and practice" (3). "The language of the DV Law Article 26 specifically encourages reconciliation by parents, and community members in all minor cases of physical and sexual violence as well as all cases of emotional and economic violence. Article 26 uses the term 'mediation' interchangeably with ‘reconciliation’ and 'arbitration', which does not serve the best interest of women to...more
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"NGO-CEDAW has seen drafts of the NAPVAW3 which include a comprehensive review of the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Protection of Victims (DV Law)" (3). "[T]he purpose to 'preserve the harmony within the household' takes priority over victims’ safety in the law on domestic violence, both in wording and practice" (3). "The language of the DV Law Article 26 specifically encourages reconciliation by parents, and community members in all minor cases of physical and sexual violence as well as all cases of emotional and economic violence. Article 26 uses the term 'mediation' interchangeably with ‘reconciliation’ and 'arbitration', which does not serve the best interest of women to...more
March 21, 2025, 3:12 p.m.
Countries: Finland
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Since 2011 the police have been obliged by law to investigate all assaults" (7).
Variables: DV-LAW-1
"Since 2011 the police have been obliged by law to investigate all assaults" (7).
March 20, 2025, 1:55 p.m.
Countries: Mauritania
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
"Domestic violence, rape (as well as marital rape), and other forms of harmful practices against women remain highly prevalent and there are still no specific laws nor policies in Mauritania which to combat this scourge" (1).
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2, DV-LAW-1
"Domestic violence, rape (as well as marital rape), and other forms of harmful practices against women remain highly prevalent and there are still no specific laws nor policies in Mauritania which to combat this scourge" (1).
March 19, 2025, 11:07 p.m.
Countries: Uganda
Variables: INFIB-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1
"These include: the 2010 law on Domestic Violence and the 2011 Domestic Violence regulations, the anti-Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2010 among others" (1-2).
Variables: INFIB-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1
"These include: the 2010 law on Domestic Violence and the 2011 Domestic Violence regulations, the anti-Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2010 among others" (1-2).