Question

Name and explain the purpose of one law/legislation that protects citizens against the specific human Rights violation of gender based violence

Answer 1

Answer:

Violence against women (VAW) in South Africa remains rampant, irrespective of human rights– focused laws passed by the government. This article reflects on the position of two acts: the Domestic Violence Act No 116 of 1998 and Criminal Law (Sexual Offense and Related Matters) Act No 32 of 2007. Both are framed to protect women against all forms of violence. The article discusses the prisms of the two laws, an account of the position taken or interpreted by the reviewed literature regarding the acts, and the findings and recommendations regarding the infrastructure and supports needed to appropriately implement the two acts.

Answer 2

The laws or acts which are specifically framed for protecting the human rights against the gender based violation are:

Explanation for the answer:

• The two laws or legislations which are formed to protects the citizens against the specific human Rights violation of gender based violence are:
• The Domestic Violence Act, 1998 of Act No 116: This act was enacted to protect women against the domestic violence.
• Criminal Law, 2007 of Act No 32: The Purpose of enactment of this law is to protect against Sexual Offense and Related Matters.
• Both of these laws are framed to protect women against all forms of violence and offences.

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