The Istanbul Convention, Domestic Violence and Human Rights - 9781138953673

Taylor & Francis

The Istanbul Convention, Domestic Violence and Human RightsAuthor(s): Ronagh McQuigg\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138953673, 978-1138953673\nSynopsis\nThe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (also known as the Istanbul Convention) was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 7 April 2011. The Convention entered into force on 1 August 2014 and has currently been ratified by 22 states. This Convention constitutes a crucial development as regards the movement to combat gender-based violence, as it sets new legally binding standards in this area. This book provides a detailed analysis of the Convention and its potential to make an impact in relation to the specific issue of domestic violence. \n\nThe book places the Istanbul Convention in context with regard to developments relating to domestic violence as a human rights issue. The backgroun.