Legislative Measures Against Gender-Based Violence in Gambia's Judicial System: A Mixed Methods Analysis

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Hauptverfasser: Jawad, Njie, Abujaïma, Sallah
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author Jawad, Njie
Abujaïma, Sallah
author_facet Jawad, Njie
Abujaïma, Sallah
contents <p>Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant issue in Gambia's judicial system, necessitating robust legislative measures to address it effectively. The research employs a mixed methods approach combining quantitative data from court records with qualitative interviews to explore perspectives of judges, prosecutors, and victims. This dual-method strategy ensures comprehensive coverage of legislative measures and their practical implications. Analysis reveals that while the new GBV legislation has been introduced into the judicial system, its consistent application varies significantly across different courts, underscoring a need for further enforcement mechanisms. The mixed methods analysis highlights the necessity of enhanced legal implementation strategies and broader social support initiatives to fully realise the potential of current legislative measures in combating GBV effectively. Immediate steps should include strengthening judicial training programmes on GBV provisions, increasing public awareness campaigns, and establishing dedicated GBV units within courts. Long-term recommendations involve ongoing policy review and adjustment based on evolving legal needs and societal feedback.</p>
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spellingShingle Legislative Measures Against Gender-Based Violence in Gambia's Judicial System: A Mixed Methods Analysis
Jawad, Njie
Abujaïma, Sallah
Sub-Saharan
African
Sociolegal
Qualitative
Quantitative
<p>Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant issue in Gambia's judicial system, necessitating robust legislative measures to address it effectively. The research employs a mixed methods approach combining quantitative data from court records with qualitative interviews to explore perspectives of judges, prosecutors, and victims. This dual-method strategy ensures comprehensive coverage of legislative measures and their practical implications. Analysis reveals that while the new GBV legislation has been introduced into the judicial system, its consistent application varies significantly across different courts, underscoring a need for further enforcement mechanisms. The mixed methods analysis highlights the necessity of enhanced legal implementation strategies and broader social support initiatives to fully realise the potential of current legislative measures in combating GBV effectively. Immediate steps should include strengthening judicial training programmes on GBV provisions, increasing public awareness campaigns, and establishing dedicated GBV units within courts. Long-term recommendations involve ongoing policy review and adjustment based on evolving legal needs and societal feedback.</p>
title Legislative Measures Against Gender-Based Violence in Gambia's Judicial System: A Mixed Methods Analysis
topic Sub-Saharan
African
Sociolegal
Qualitative
Quantitative
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18758446