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Assess the effectiveness of gender-sensitive legal reforms on domestic violence case handling in Cape Town magistrate courts.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Gender-Sensitive Legal Reforms and Domestic Violence Cases in Cape Town Magistrate Courts: A One-Year Assessment

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Qualitative assessment reveals enhanced reporting rates for domestic violence following legal reforms, indicating improved victim support.

Assess the effectiveness of gender-sensitive legal reforms on domestic violence case handling in Cape Town magistrate courts.
Qualitative review of court records
Interviews with judges and attorneys
Interviews with victims
Increased reporting rates for domestic violence cases
Improved order compliance among legal measures
Need for further training for judicial staff on new laws

Dlamini et al. (2012) studied this question.

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Qualitative assessment reveals enhanced reporting rates for domestic violence following legal reforms, indicating improved victim support.