McQuigg, Ronagh J.A.,

International human rights law and domestic violence : the effectiveness of international human rights law / Ronagh J.A. McQuigg. - xiv, 176 pages ; 24 cm. - Routledge research in human rights law . - Routledge research in human rights law. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-173) and index.

Potential problems for the effectiveness of international human rights law as regards domestic violence -- What measures may it be beneficial for human rights law to achieve in relation to domestic violence? -- The jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights -- The Human Rights Act 1998 : could the United Kingdom courts rise to the challenge? -- The approach of the international human rights bodies to domestic violence -- Implementation of the statements of the international human rights bodies in the United Kingdom -- Conclusion.

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Family violence--Law and legislation--United Kingdom.
Human rights--United Kingdom.
Family violence--law and legislation.
Human rights.