Italy’s New Femicide Law: A Step Forward but Leaves America First Priorities Unaddressed
Italy enacts life imprisonment for femicide, signaling progress against gender violence. Yet, the law’s focus on criminal penalties without addressing cultural roots echoes failures that Washington should avoid.
Italy's recent parliamentary approval of a law recognizing femicide as a distinct crime punishable by life imprisonment marks a significant legal milestone in combating gender-based violence. This move, championed by Premier Giorgia Meloni’s conservative government, comes amid rising public outrage over brutal attacks on women—including the tragic murder of university student Giulia Cecchettin—and aims to strengthen protections through tougher penalties for stalking, revenge porn, and similar offenses. Is Punishment Alone Enough to Secure Women's Safety? While this new legislation presents a hardline stance consistent with preserving national sovereignty over criminal justice policy, it reveals a familiar challenge: addressing symptoms rather...
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