As published in El Diario Oficial La Gaceta, the official newspaper of Honduras on April 6, 2013, Article 118-A defines femicide as a crime punishable by 30 to 40 years’ imprisonment.
Como se publicó en El Diario Oficial La Gaceta, el periódico oficial de Honduras el 6 de abril de 2013, el Artículo 118-A define el femicidio como un delito castigable con 30 a 40 años de prisión.
Legislative Decree No. 132-97 (the “Act”) declares that the State is committed to protecting the physical, patrimonial, and sexual integrity of women against any form of violence by their spouse, former spouse, partner, ex-partner or any similar relationship. The Act is significant because it was the first time the State passed a law requiring the protection of women against domestic violence. In addition, it called on the State to adopt public policy measures necessary to prevent, punish, and ultimately eradicate domestic violence against women.
The defendant invited a 16-year-old girl for a walk to a park, but refused to take her home when she requested. He instead took her to another residence and, along with other individuals, sexually assaulted her using force, insults and intimidation. The defendant was subsequently sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for rape.
Legislative Decree No. 66-2014 guarantees to victims of domestic violence the right to investigate, search, receive, and disseminate information that allows the victim to prevent an aggressor from being protected by the State.
El Decreto Legislativo No. 66-2014 les garantiza a las víctimas de violencia doméstica el derecho a investigar, buscar, recibir y difundir información que permita a la víctima evitar que el agresor esté protegido por el Estado.
