EU pledges to ensure women’s access to justice in cases of violence
[Brussels, 25 September 2012] The European Union joined a host of nation states in yesterday pledging to undertake concrete actions to strenthen women’s access to justice, notably in cases of violence against women. The EU has as yet no legislation dealing with the widespread scourge of rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence against women, committed in the vast majority of cases with impunity. The EWL is pressing for legislative action, as well as political commitment, starting (...) Read more
