Family Rights and Legal Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Compliance with International Norms
Abstract
This paper explores the role and status of the family within the legal framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina, analyzing how international norms and national laws affect the rights and protection of families. The paper specifically examines the alignment between national legislation and international legal standards, with a particular focus on the challenges of implementing these norms. The study focuses on the definition of family in a legal sense, fundamental principles regulating the status of families in international law, and the significance of families in society. Key issues related to domestic violence, economic instability, and institutional weaknesses are highlighted as central obstacles to effective family protection. It also examines how international obligations are implemented in the national law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, identifying key challenges that families face, including social, economic, and legal aspects. The objectives of this paper are to analyze the legal frameworks applied to families, identify challenges in the everyday lives of families, and propose solutions to improve their status and protection. The recommendations aim at improving institutional capacities, enhancing legal enforcement mechanisms, and providing stronger support for vulnerable families, especially in post-conflict settings. The methodology includes comparative analysis of international conventions and national laws, literature review, case studies, and analysis of statistical data. The expected outcomes of this paper include a deeper understanding of the legal and social context affecting families in Bosnia and Herzegovina, identification of key barriers hindering the full protection and realization of family rights, and proposals for specific solutions to improve their position in society. The paper provides concrete recommendations for strengthening the legal framework and suggests policy improvements to support families, focusing on compliance with international standards, and aims to contribute to strengthening social cohesion and economic stability through a better understanding and protection of the family as a fundamental social unit.
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