Financial abuse in domestic violence: how can Islamic financial institutions play their role?

Mohd Yusoff, Syarah Syahira and Salina, Kassim and Jauhari, Farah Farhana and Adnan, Ieman Huda (2022) Financial abuse in domestic violence: how can Islamic financial institutions play their role? IIUM Law Journal, 30 (S2). pp. 445-470. ISSN 0128-2530 E-ISSN 2289-7852

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Abstract

While domestic violence in a marriage is commonly associated with physical and mental abuse, there has been an increasing number of cases involving financial abuse in the form of financial control, financial deprivation, sabotage, and exploitation of the spouse’s financial resources. This study aims to conceptualise financial abuse from the Domestic Violence Act 1994 perspective. The study explores the role of Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in overcoming this issue and providing several recommendations to help the abused women from financial perspective. This study examines relevant laws, policy and regulations in Malaysia that may provide some sort of financial protection to those women. A critical analysis of the laws and policy is important as a starting point in protecting women who are facing this financial difficulty. Based on the research conducted, it is believed that IFIs can play an effective role in assisting financially abused victims. This study is only limited to the Malaysian domestic violence situation but can be further extended through a more comprehensive empirical legal research. Findings of this study could serve as a guide for policymakers, Shari’ah Court, and related government agencies (such as the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia) as well as the IFIs to assist women who are affected by financial abuse.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Financial Abuse, Domestic Violence, Islamic Financial Institutions, Women Empowerment.
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH830.3 Social systems. Urban groups. Cities and towns. Sustainable urban development K Law > K5000 Criminal Law K Law > K670 Family Law K Law > KBP Islamic Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance (IIiBF)
Depositing User:	DR Syarah Syahira Mohd Yusoff
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2023 15:06
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2023 15:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/108275

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