Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women
Summary
Italy's parliament has made "femicide" a specific crime, meaning the intentional killing of women because they are women. This crime will now carry a life sentence. The move aims to address violence against women in Italy.Key Facts
- Italy has added "femicide" to its criminal code, meaning killing women due to their gender is now a specific crime.
- The punishment for femicide is life imprisonment.
- The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, called this decision a sign of unity against violence toward women.
- The government also supports laws against stalking and is debating a bill about consent in sexual relations.
- Italy recorded 106 femicides last year, with most committed by partners or former partners.
- The United Nations notes that globally, most female homicides are committed by partners or family members.
- Italy lacks mandatory sexual education in schools, which some groups believe is necessary to prevent violence.
- Rights groups urge the government to focus more on prevention and education.
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