oa Foreword by Guest Editor Professor Mary Pat Treuthart

I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve as the guest editor of this special issue on domestic violence. Since its inception in 2012, the International Review of Law under the stewardship of Dr. Jon Truby of the College of Law at Qatar University has featured articles on a range of legal issues with global and regional significance. The vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, former Emir of the State of Qatar, provided the impetus for the creation of this bilingual, open access journal. The ongoing support and leadership of the current Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has allowed the International Review of Law to flourish.