The Italian parliament has passed an important law aimed at strengthening the fight against violence towards women. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This law defines femicide, that is, the intentional killing of women based on their gender, as a separate crime. From now on, individuals who commit such crimes will be punished with life imprisonment.
The law was adopted on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and received broad public support. The document also significantly increases penalties for crimes such as domestic violence, stalking, and the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.
The adoption of the law is linked to the widely discussed death of Giulia Seschi and over 100 femicide cases recorded in recent years. According to statistics, more than half of the victims of these crimes were killed by their spouses or former partners.
While supporting this law, the opposition emphasized the necessity to also address deep social problems that cause violence, including gender inequality, inadequate education, and societal stereotypes. According to United Nations data, worldwide, every 10 minutes a woman becomes a victim of violence by someone close to her.
Through this law, Italy demonstrates a firm stance against gender-based crimes.
