Honour Based Crimes and the Law: Defining the Limits of Honour Based Violence and Abuse

This book explores the concept of honor-based violence and abuse, examining the legal frameworks in England and Wales and the international human rights sphere to assess the protection provided for victims and potential victims. It argues that the law needs to be more effective in addressing these crimes, particularly due to patriarchal structures, and proposes an educational program to tackle violence and promote gender equality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Honour-based violence and abuse take on diverse forms, and this comprehensive book aims to provide a deep understanding of this phenomenon. It argues that the boundaries of honour crimes must be expanded to encompass conduct and behaviors rooted in the patriarchal notion of honour, including honour-based oppression and breast ironing. The book offers a critical analysis and synthesis of the law in England and Wales and in the international human rights sphere. It examines relevant domestic legislation and cases to assess whether adequate protection is provided for victims and potential victims of honour-based violence and abuse. Since honour-based violence violates human rights, the book also explores relevant international human rights law to illustrate how these crimes are perceived in the international arena. The effectiveness of any remedy for honour-based violence and abuse hinges on its ability to challenge deep-rooted behaviours in communities with honour-based patriarchal values. The book argues that the law, in part due to patriarchal structures, needs to be more effective in addressing this issue. It suggests that more efforts should be directed towards changing education to promote gender equality and tackle violence. The book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policy-makers working in the fields of Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, and Gender Studies.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 156 x 232 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367762711