A law to protect those who support victims of violence against women (IMAGE)

Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology

A law to protect those who support victims of violence against women

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Last December, the Parliament of Catalonia unanimously approved the incorporation into its legislation of second-order violence against those who give their support to victims of violence against women. A recent study compiles testimonies of victims, and analyses this form of intimidation.

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European Parliament (Crearive Commons)

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