DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN THE CASE LAW OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
In the context of child protection
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https://doi.org/10.31060/rbsp.2026.v20.n1.2158Keywords:
European Court of Human Rights, international human rights protection, Domestic Violence, Violence against children, Children's rightsAbstract
In today's world, the problem of domestic violence remains relevant despite all the achievements of civilisation. Such violence remains one of the most widespread forms of human rights violations, affecting mainly the most vulnerable groups of people: children, women who are economically, psychologically or otherwise dependent on their husbands, partners or parents, people with disabilities, the elderly, etc. The purpose of the article is to analyse domestic violence as a form of human rights violation, in particular of children, and the role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in this regard. Get acquainted with international legal norms and documents related to human rights and protection from domestic violence. Analyse the ECHR judgements that have influenced the practice and policy of combating domestic violence in the context of child protection. Analyse trends and challenges in this area. Provide conclusions and recommendations for further improvement of human rights protection and combating domestic violence, with a special focus on the protection of children's rights.
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