In the Penal Code, the legislator proposes to reform article 338 Bis so that it is punished with three to eight years in prison, a fine of 500 to 1,500 days of minimum wage, in addition to dismissal from office and disqualification from three to 10 years, to the official who fraudulently encourages, promotes, tolerates impunity, omits, delays or hinders an investigation in the case of femicide.
To article 338 Third, it is added that the femicide will lose all their rights over the children they have procreated, not only with the victim, but also in case of having procreated with previous partners.
To article 330 Quaterit is requested to add that the sentence of 50 to 70 years in prison – which currently applies to victims of femicide who were pregnant – is also contemplated when it is to the detriment of girls, elderly women, and disabled women.
In current legislation, the penalty for whoever is responsible for femicide is up to 60 years in prison, and 70 against whoever has killed a pregnant woman.
The fight that generated a law
Silva Ruiz’s initiative has already entered the Justice Prosecution and Administration Commission, but it has yet to be ruled on. It is expected that it will be after September 15, when the third period of sessions begins, when it is discussed and, where appropriate, approved.
“I am convinced that it is an initiative with such nobility and with such great need in the face of the reality that we have been knowing, not only in recent months, but, unfortunately, how many girls and boys are orphaned due to cases of femicide, and thus be able to provide them with certainty, that they can grow alongside those who can guarantee them psychological and emotional stability”, said the deputy to Political expansion.
