Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
Summary
The Italian parliament has passed a law to make femicide, the gender-motivated murder of a woman, a distinct crime with a life sentence. The vote was unanimous and took place on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This move makes Italy one of the few countries in Europe to classify femicide separately in its legal system.Key Facts
- The Italian parliament voted unanimously to make femicide a distinct crime.
- Femicide refers to the murder of a woman, motivated by her gender.
- The law was introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and supported by all political parties.
- Italy is one of the few European countries to legally define femicide in its criminal code.
- The law aims to ensure femicides are classified, studied, and result in life sentences.
- Judge Paola di Nicola helped draft the law and notes its importance in revealing true motivations.
- Italy's most recent police data shows 116 women were killed last year, with 106 killings motivated by gender.
- The law aims to serve as a deterrent by automatically imposing a life sentence for femicides.
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