A Study on Legal System Improvements for the Comprehensive Protection and Support of Victims of Violence Against Women

A Study on Legal System Improvements for the Comprehensive Protection and Support of Victims of Violence Against Women

The purpose of this study is to suggest a framework act (bill) on the prevention of violence against women based on an examination of relevant laws, legislative examples from other nations, and expert opinions, with a view to converting the current legal system in which the relevant laws on violence against women: the acts on the protection of victims of domestic violence, the protection of victims of sexual violence, and the protection of victims of sexual trafficking, are operated independently into a system with a framework act related to violence against women. The contents of the study include the examination of the concept of violence against women, including the South Korean laws and policies relevant to protection and support of female victims of violence, and an analysis of legislative examples from the United Kingdom and the US. Based on the results of the study, measures on legislative adjustment were suggested through interviews with experts and a Delphi survey. The research methods employed include the review of related literature, an examination of legislative examples from foreign nations, a conference of experts, and a Delphi survey. Basic aims for legislative adjustment were set as follows: establishing a rational complementation among the policies concerning the protection and support of female victims of violence, which has become necessary due to a legislative shift from a policy for women to a policy pursuing gender equality, resolving disagreements between legislation and policies as they are enforced, integrating the laws and regulations within individual acts providing similar services, and introducing new institutions required in order to protect and support female victims of violence. Finally, a framework act (bill) on the prevention of violence against women reflecting the above-mentioned contents was suggested.