International feedback: domestic violence
In the following we have chosen some citations on the subject. At the end of each original citation you can find the source with a link to the complete text of the citation.
«The Committee is concerned about the particular situation of foreign women who experience domestic violence and whose residence permits depend on theirliving together with their spouse. The Committee is concerned that fear of expulsionwill be a deterrent for these women to seek assistance or take steps to seek separation or divorce.»
- Source: CEDAW 2003, al.34
«While recognizing current legal and other efforts by the State party to address violence against women, including the creation of a gender health service and acentre to fight violence against women and the training of staff called upon to dealwith cases of violence, the Committee is concerned about the prevalence of violence against women and girls, including d omestic violence.»
- Source: CEDAW 2003, al. 30
«Domestic violence - abolish the rule that an alien who leaves the home of a violent Swiss spouse, or turns to the social services for help, forfeits the B permit.»
Update: 21.12.2007
