Violence Against Women and Criminal Justice in Africa: Volume I: Legislation, Limitations and Culture

This book examines violence against women in Africa and criminal justice from the perspective of African scholars, practitioners, and experts. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest research and theories, principles, and practices of criminal justice systems, criminal justice accountability mechanisms, and the key challenges women face in their quest for justice. The volumes adopt a comparative approach to highlight gaps and good practices and provide a rich source of authoritative information for promoting an intra-African dialogue and cross-fertilization of ideas across different criminal justice traditions in Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 391 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted issue of violence against women in Africa, exploring it from the perspectives of African scholars, practitioners, and experts. Recognizing violence against women as a global and enduring problem, several African states have declared it a national crisis, necessitating immediate action. At the international level, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 aims to eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls, forming a vital component of achieving gender equality. Spanning two volumes, this publication offers a thorough examination of the latest research, theories, principles, and practices within criminal justice systems. It also delves into the challenges women encounter when seeking justice on the African continent, including issues related to legislation, criminal justice responses, cultural and social norms, and sexual violence.

Volume I of the book focuses on legislation and its impact, examining the limitations of criminal justice responses and the cultural and social barriers that hinder access to justice. It sheds light on the legislative frameworks in place to protect women from violence and explores the gaps and challenges in their implementation. Volume II delves into the issue of sexual violence and the specific challenges faced by vulnerable women in accessing justice in Africa. Employing a comparative approach, the book highlights both good practices and gaps in the legal and institutional frameworks that support survivors of sexual violence.

By adopting a comparative perspective, this book serves as a valuable resource for promoting an intra-African dialogue and fostering cross-fertilization of ideas across different criminal justice traditions in Africa. It aims to advance discussions on eliminating violence against women and resonates with scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and individuals interested in criminal justice, violence, gender studies, and African legal studies. Through its comprehensive analysis and insightful perspectives, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding violence against women in Africa and offers valuable insights for addressing this critical issue.

Weight: 697g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030759483
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022