Domestic violence in Brazil
In 2006 Brazil passed the ground-breaking 'Maria da Penha law' to tackle domestic abuse
Witness History · BBC World Service
July 19, 20219m 50s
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Show Notes
Ground-breaking legislation came into effect in Brazil in 2006. For the first time the courts were ordered to recognise different forms of domestic violence. The 'Maria da Penha law' was named after a women's rights activist who was left paralysed by her abusive husband. Maria told Mike Lanchin her chilling story.
This programme is a rebroadcast.
Photo: Maria da Penha now.