A importância da lei nº 14.994/24 no fomento ao sistema de prevenção e proteção às mulheres vítimas de violência doméstica, familiar e de gênero: o pacote antifeminicídio.

Abstract

Femicide is one of the most extreme forms of gender-based violence, representing a serious violation of human rights and a challenge for the Brazilian legal system. Given the growing number of cases, the State has sought to improve legislation to strengthen the protection of women and hold aggressors accountable. In this context, the AntiFemicide Package emerged, a set of legislative proposals aimed at toughening penalties, expanding protective measures and improving the State's response to crimes of violence against women. This package amends provisions of the Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11,340/2006), reinforcing the legal system's commitment to eradicating impunity. Among the main changes, the most notable are the increase in penalties for femicide, new aggravating circumstances and the strengthening of precautionary measures aimed at protecting victims. From a constitutional perspective, these changes are based on the principle of prohibition of deficient protection, which imposes on the State the duty to guarantee effective protection of fundamental rights, especially with regard to the protection of women's lives and dignity. This principle, recognized by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and the international human rights system, requires the State to act efficiently to prevent gender-based violence.