Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 and other existing gender legislation: a comparative analysis

Abstract

The issue of the abuse of human rights of women still occupies a priority space in world agenda. Many international instruments abound in relation to this. Nigeria was signatory to, and ratified all these instruments, and has not been left out in making national laws either, in adherence to, or complementary to these, ranging from the Constitution and other national laws. Notable among these, is the Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015. This paper looks into the International and National Instruments in relation to their prospects, challenges and viability in comparison to the Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015. A way forward to any observed anomalies shall also be proffered.

Keywords: Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, Nigeria, Gender, Comparative Analysis