Lesotho vs United Kingdom: Legislation on domestic violence
Lesotho
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
United Kingdom
1 (1=yes; 0=no)
in 2023
Lesotho rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
1st
Legislation on domestic violence over time
- Lesotho
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in United Kingdom, a difference of 0 (1=yes; 0=no).
Across all 54 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 1st of 188 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 1980s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | — |
| 1990s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.3 (1=yes; 0=no) | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 0 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 0.25 (1=yes; 0=no) | 1 (1=yes; 0=no) | 0.75 (1=yes; 0=no) | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher legislation on domestic violence, Lesotho or United Kingdom?
- Lesotho, at 1 (1=yes; 0=no) against 1 (1=yes; 0=no) in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in legislation on domestic violence between Lesotho and United Kingdom?
- 0 (1=yes; 0=no), with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and United Kingdom?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and United Kingdom rank globally for legislation on domestic violence?
- Lesotho ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 1st of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Women, Business and the Law; World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as Legislation on domestic violence. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The law on domestic violence may punish offenders, provide protection orders for victims, or address harassment that causes physical or mental harm.