The National Human Rights Council’s Memorandum on Family Code Revision
In a significant step aimed at enhancing family rights and achieving gender equality, the National Human Rights Council presented a comprehensive memorandum on the revision of the Family Code for the year 2023
The memorandum included a detailed analysis of the current provisions regarding alimony and proposals for restructuring them based on equality and the best interests of the child
Furthermore, the memorandum emphasized the importance of keeping pace with developments in science and modern discoveries in the field of medicine. It highlighted the need for the Family Code to align with these advancements to ensure the protection of families and enhance shared care between spouses
The memorandum also stressed the importance of harmonizing the Family Code with other national legislations and ensuring the provision of necessary institutional and human conditions for its effective implementation
Regarding the enforcement of laws related to the protection of women from violence, the memorandum pointed out the importance of empowering judges to apply protective measures immediately and effectively, in accordance with provisions related to combating violence against women
Drawing on prevailing human rights principles, the memorandum put forward a set of proposals and recommendations regarding the content of the Family Code, aiming to enhance justice and equality within families and achieve comprehensive protection for all family members
The National Human Rights Council’s memorandum on the revision of the Family Code is considered a significant step towards advancing family rights and achieving equality and justice within the family environment
