The Ministry of Equality in Spain is urging for better protective measures for victims of gender violence following recent incidents involving anti-abuse bracelets.
In light of a disturbing increase in femicide cases, the Spanish Ministry of Equality is set to recommend to the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) and the Prosecutor's Office that a minimum distance of 350 meters be established for protection orders. This recommendation follows a particularly heinous incident in Ibiza where a 34-year-old man, despite having an existing restraining order and wearing an anti-abuse bracelet, violently assaulted his ex-partner.
The incident, which occurred in Sant Antoni, involved the aggressor breaking into the victim's home, leading to a brutal attack that also resulted in injuries to her family members who attempted to intervene. The victim was ultimately hospitalized in critical condition, highlighting the severe risks that individuals under protection orders still face. Such cases underscore the urgency for the government to implement more effective measures to ensure victims' safety.
The proposed changes aim not only to enhance the existing legal framework but also to bring attention to the inadequacies of current protective measures in preventing gender violence. As the call for reform comes amidst rising concerns and activism surrounding the issue, it reflects an essential step towards addressing the systemic failures that have allowed such violence to persist, thus needing immediate action from legal authorities to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
