Access to justice for people living in poverty 2012, para. 54
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
The existence of administrative and other fees disproportionately disadvantages women, who often have less financial independence or access to financial resources. Women's access to the judicial system to determine civil claims with respect to divorce, child custody and land inheritance is impeded when excessive fees are imposed. Women living in poverty may also be prevented from filing criminal charges for domestic violence, rape or other forms of gender-based violence because they are unable to afford the fees incurred.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights