Hungary (2003), CEDAW

Hungary (2003), CEDAW

A.T. v. Hungary
CEDAW/C/32/D/2/2003

The appellant was subject to domestic violence and serious threats at the hands of her common law husband for four years. In this case, she sought justice and fair compensation for her suffering. Moreover, she claimed that the State party violated both the letter and spirit of CEDAW. The Committee found that the State party violated Articles 2, 5, and 16 of the Convention.

“The State party has admitted that the remedies pursued by the author, were not capable of providing immediate protection to her against ill-treatment by her former partner and, furthermore, that legal and institutional arrangements in the State party are not yet ready to ensure the internationally expected, coordinated, comprehensive and effective protection and support for the victims of domestic violence.” (Quoted form Original Judgment)

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