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Honour-related violence is increasingly recognised as a human rights problem in a number of countries. However, the scope of State obligations to prevent such acts remains largely unexplored, with the exception of so-called honour killings. This article analyses other forms of honour-related violence from the perspective of the right to private life. It argues that a positive obligation to prevent honour-related violence arises under this right. The extent of the obligation is exemplified by demonstrating to which honour-related acts the right to private life is applicable and which measures authorities can be expected to take in order to prevent these acts. |
