Preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: Judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement

This procedure concerns the European Union's formal joining of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention). It aims to strengthen the legal framework for protecting women and domestic violence victims across the EU, ensuring a coordinated approach to prevention and prosecution.

The move affects judicial cooperation in criminal matters and asylum policies. Specifically, it ensures that victims of gender-based violence can seek protection and that non-refoulement principles are upheld for those fleeing such violence.