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Author:   Bonita Meyersfeld
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Hart Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.679kg
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9781841139111

ISBN 10:   1841139114
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   23 March 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
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Table of Contents

1 Domestic Violence as a Violation of International Human Rights Law Introduction Sources of International Law Complexities of Customary International Law The Elements of Customary International Law Traditional Theories of Customary International Law Contemporary Theories of Customary International Law Applying Customary International Law to Domestic Violence Traditional Theories of Customary International Law Contemporary Theories of Customary International Law Is there an Emerging Norm Prohibiting Domestic Violence? Women's Rights in International Law-Historical Overview Violence against Women in International Law-Historical Overview Domestic Violence in International Law-Historical Overview and Status Quo: 1946-2000 1946: Commission on the Status of Women 1979: CEDAW 1979: CEDAW Committee 1985: UN Resolution 1990: UN Resolution 1992: CEDAW Committee General Recommendation 19 1994: DEVAW 1995: Beijing Platform for Action Domestic Violence in International Law-Historical Overview and Status Quo: 2000-09 2000: The CEDAW Optional Protocol 2000: UN General Comment No 28 2004: General Assembly Resolution on the Elimination of Domestic Violence against Women 1994-2009: Reports of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences 2005-06: Resolutions and Action by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 2001-08: Resolutions of the Commission on Human Rights and the Human Rights Council 2004-09: Further General Assembly Resolutions 2006-08: Work of the Secretary-General 2000-09: Work of the Treaty Monitoring Bodies The Approach of Regional Human Rights Law and Bodies to Domestic Violence Inter-American System European System African System Specification of Certain Forms of Violence against Women in International Law Mass Rape Female Genital Cutting Trafficking The Writings of Respected Authors and Scholars The Distinction between Public and Private The State's Role Cultural Relativism Discrimination and Violence Conclusion 2 Freedom from Systemic Intimate Violence: The Human Right and Corresponding State Obligation The Substance of the Right Exploring the Internationalising Elements of Domestic Violence The Elements of Systemic Intimate Violence Severe Acts of Emotional or Physical Harm Continuum of Harm Between Intimates Group Vulnerability of Women The Failure of the State to Help Moving from an Emerging Norm to a Right in International Law Steps Needed in International Law The First Step: The Enunciation of a Specific Legal Right The Second Step: Political Consequences of Domestic Violence The Third Step: Bringing Domestic Violence into the Remit of Non-Gender-Specific Human Rights Bodies Good Governance Practices: What States Should Do to Protect Against Systemic Intimate Violence Legislative Steps Anti-discrimination Provisions Acts of Violence Continuum of Harm Relationship Criminal v Civil Sanctions Balancing Civil and Criminal Sanctions: The Protection Order Compensation and Damages Evidence and Burden of Proof Labour Laws Murder by Victims Fair Procedure and Rules of Justice Remedies and the Provision of Services Police Protection and Implementation of the Law Statutory Obligation to Protect Training Specialised Units Female Officers Data and Inter-departmental Communication Police Powers Judiciary and Judicial Agents Knowledge of Rights Shelters Emergency and Long-term Health and Economic Well-being Statistics, Indicators and Budget National Action Plans Conclusion 3 State Responsibility in Relation to Systemic Intimate Violence Principles of State Responsibility Background Who are the Subjects of International Law? Doctrine of Denial of Justice Is a State Responsible for the Actions of Non-State Actors? Elements of State Responsibility and their Application to Systemic Intimate Violence Conduct Element Wrongfulness Element Circumstances Precluding Wrongfulness Application of the Justification Principles to Systemic Intimate Violence Competing Values: Privacy Fault and Knowledge Role of the Judiciary Consequences of an Internationally Wrongful Act Conclusion 4 The Benefits of International Law for Victims of Systemic Intimate Violence Non-coercive Compliance Theory The Great Debate: Is International Law Effective? Suspicion of International Law in Brief Support of International Law in Brief The Multi-Faceted Process of International Law Norm Infiltration Symbiotic Relationship between National and International Law Deficiency Not Nugatory Proliferation of Actors Facilitating Compliance with International Law Functions of International Human Rights Law in respect of Violence against Women International Law Leading to Change: The Expressive and Implementing Functions How International Law Changed the Legal Response to Mass Rape How International Law Changed the Legal Response to Enforced Disappearances How International Law Changed the Legal Response to FGC How International Law has Already Changed the Legal Response to Asylum and Domestic Violence Non-coercive Compliance Theory in respect of Systemic Intimate Violence Before DEVAW After DEVAW Domestic Violence in Mexico Before and After DEVAW Domestic Violence in Nicaragua Before and After DEVAW Domestic Violence in Sweden Before and After DEVAW General Examples of Improvements in Domestic Violence Laws and Policies Conclusion

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This erudite work breaks an altogether new ground. It covers both the legal and the political debate on the state's responsibility - under not merely its own constitution but also international law - to protect its citizens from extreme forms of what Dr Bonita Meyersfeld calls systematic intimate violence2. No other work has dealt with the subject as comprehensively as this. A.G. Noorani Frontline September 2010

This erudite work breaks an altogether new ground. It covers both the legal and the political debate on the state's responsibility -- under not merely its own constitution but also international law -- to protect its citizens from extreme forms of what Dr Bonita Meyersfeld calls systematic intimate violence2. No other work has dealt with the subject as comprehensively as this. A.G. Noorani Frontline September 2010 This comprehensive analysis makes a strong contemporary case for State responsibility, under International Law, for domestic violence. This fresh assessment of the foundational allegation 'systematic intimate violence' is a must read for making human rights courses even more relevant; for taking the work of international and domestic practitioners to a next level; and for every international institution with a mission that seeks to improve the lives of a perennially vulnerable target group. American Society of International Law Newsletter January 2011

This book is a must read. It venture into unchartered territory by providing a comprehensive analysis of international human rights and the ability of this body of law to compel states to act to address this form of violence.Additionally, Meyersfeld not only provides a content analysis of important pieces of international law and historical precedents, she uses empirical evidence to support which might otherwise be considered normative prescriptions.This book should be a required text in courses focused on human rights, gender studies and international law. While thickly descriptive, the content is important to comprehend the important role international law plays in the protection of vulnerable sectors of society. The details of important international treaties and events are quite informative. The book is extremely well written with a generous supply of case studies that help illustrate the complexities of understanding and eradicating systemic intimate violence. Providing materials relevant to international and regional instruments and national legislation allows the reader to become more familiar with the links between the domestic and international spheres of human rights law. This is one of the most informative books I have read on international law, and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in the field.Denise DeGarmoThe Law and Poltics Book ReviewJune 2011This erudite work breaks an altogether new ground. It covers both the legal and the political debate on the state's responsibility under not merely its own constitution but also international law to protect its citizens from extreme forms of what Dr Bonita Meyersfeld calls systematic intimate violence2. No other work has dealt with the subject as comprehensively as this.A.G. NooraniFrontlineSeptember 2010This comprehensive analysis makes a strong contemporary case for State responsibility, under International Law, for domestic violence.This fresh assessment of the foundational allegation 'systematic intimate violence' is a must read for making human rights courses even more relevant; for taking the work of international and domestic practitioners to a next level; and for every international institution with a mission that seeks to improve the lives of a perennially vulnerable target group.American Society of International Law NewsletterJanuary 2011

"This book is a must read. It venture into unchartered territory by providing a comprehensive analysis of international human rights and the ability of this body of law to compel states to act to address this form of violence. Additionally, Meyersfeld not only provides a content analysis of important pieces of international law and historical precedents, she uses empirical evidence to support which might otherwise be considered normative prescriptions. This book should be a required text in courses focused on human rights, gender studies and international law. While thickly descriptive, the content is important to comprehend the important role international law plays in the protection of vulnerable sectors of society. The details of important international treaties and events are quite informative. The book is extremely well written with a generous supply of case studies that help illustrate the complexities of understanding and eradicating systemic intimate violence. Providing materials relevant to international and regional instruments and national legislation allows the reader to become more familiar with the links between the domestic and international spheres of human rights law. This is one of the most informative books I have read on international law, and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in the field. -- Denise DeGarmo * The Law and Poltics Book Review * This erudite work breaks an altogether new ground. It covers both the legal and the political debate on the state's responsibility – under not merely its own constitution but also international law – to protect its citizens from extreme forms of what Dr Bonita Meyersfeld calls ""systematic intimate violence"". No other work has dealt with the subject as comprehensively as this. -- A.G. Noorani * Frontline * This comprehensive analysis makes a strong contemporary case for State responsibility, under International Law, for domestic violence. This fresh assessment of the foundational allegation 'systematic intimate violence' is a must read for making human rights courses even more relevant; for taking the work of international and domestic practitioners to a next level; and for every international institution with a mission that seeks to improve the lives of a perennially vulnerable target group. -- unknown * American Society of International Law Newsletter *"

This book is a must read. It venture into unchartered territory by providing a comprehensive analysis of international human rights and the ability of this body of law to compel states to act to address this form of violence. Additionally, Meyersfeld not only provides a content analysis of important pieces of international law and historical precedents, she uses empirical evidence to support which might otherwise be considered normative prescriptions. This book should be a required text in courses focused on human rights, gender studies and international law. While thickly descriptive, the content is important to comprehend the important role international law plays in the protection of vulnerable sectors of society. The details of important international treaties and events are quite informative. The book is extremely well written with a generous supply of case studies that help illustrate the complexities of understanding and eradicating systemic intimate violence. Providing materials relevant to international and regional instruments and national legislation allows the reader to become more familiar with the links between the domestic and international spheres of human rights law. This is one of the most informative books I have read on international law, and I highly reccommend it to those who are interested in the field. Denise DeGarmo The Law and Poltics Book Review June 2011 This erudite work breaks an altogether new ground. It covers both the legal and the political debate on the state's responsibility - under not merely its own constitution but also international law - to protect its citizens from extreme forms of what Dr Bonita Meyersfeld calls systematic intimate violence2. No other work has dealt with the subject as comprehensively as this. A.G. Noorani Frontline September 2010 This comprehensive analysis makes a strong contemporary case for State responsibility, under International Law, for domestic violence. This fresh assessment of the foundational allegation 'systematic intimate violence' is a must read for making human rights courses even more relevant; for taking the work of international and domestic practitioners to a next level; and for every international institution with a mission that seeks to improve the lives of a perennially vulnerable target group. American Society of International Law Newsletter January 2011

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Bonita Meyersfeld is an international human rights lawyer, specialising in violence, gender and development and is currently associate professor at the University of Witwatersrand School of Law and Head of Gender at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies in South Africa. She is also an editor on the South African Journal of Human Rights

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