Last Change:

11/19/2025

Law No. 26.791 (2012) amended the Criminal Code to include "femicide"

Original names of the law: Código Penal- Ley 26.791

Year: 2012

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Liberty & security of person, Documentation

Link to external source: https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/verNorma.do?id=206018
Description

Law No. 26.791 (2012) amended the Criminal Code to include "femicide" as an aggravated homicide, reflecting a strong stance against lethal violence against women.