Gender mainstreaming in high courts

Alba Ruibal

Chapter Spotlight 6 in Research Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming, 2026, pp 190-192 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The gradual inclusion of women in courts has been accompanied by the institutionalization of gender mainstreaming policies within the judiciary. This has involved the establishment of non-jurisdictional offices and programs within the institutional structures of high courts. These initiatives aim to promote gender mainstreaming across the judicial system, compile data and statistics on gender justice, and improve women's access to justice—particularly in cases of gender-based violence. While significant obstacles remain, these efforts have contributed to shifting the gender regime in courts. This spotlight examines the key arguments for increasing women's representation in courts, the factors driving this process, and developments in gender mainstreaming policies within judicial systems. Special attention is given to supreme and constitutional courts, which have become crucial actors in their political systems. Their decisions influence lower courts, and their leadership in implementing gender mainstreaming measures impacts the judiciary as a whole.

Keywords: Women Judges; High Courts; Gender Jurisprudence; Mainstreaming Gender in Courts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035353415
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