Gender-sensitive judiciary training has been identified as a crucial component in promoting gender equality within legal systems, particularly in contexts where traditional biases may hinder women's rights and access to justice. The research employed a quantitative survey design, collecting data from randomly selected judges who have undergone gender-sensitive training programmes over the last five years. Participants were asked to reflect on their experiences and report cases where gender-sensitive principles influenced judicial rulings. A notable proportion (35%) of judges reported instances where gender-sensitive training significantly altered court decisions in favour of women, particularly concerning issues such as domestic violence and child custody rights. Gender-sensitive judiciary training appears to be effective in fostering a more equitable application of family law, though further longitudinal studies are needed to substantiate these findings. Given the positive impact observed, it is recommended that judicial training programmes continue to incorporate gender sensitivity as an integral part of their curriculum. Additionally, ongoing research should explore longer-term effects and potential barriers to implementation.
Kinyanjui et al. (Sun,) studied this question.