Brazil's top court expands women's protection law

Brazil's top court expands women's protection law

Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously voted to extend the Maria da Penha law to cover violence outside the home and against non-partners. The ruling responds to rising femicides and a 170% spike in protective measures. Justice Carmen LĂșcia emphasized the need for updated protections as violence persists.

Source: AP News

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