Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime | BBC News

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Deputies in the Italian parliament have voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide – the murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law to be punished with a life sentence. In a symbolic move, the bill was approved on the day dedicated to the elimination of violence against women worldwide. The idea of a law on femicide had been discussed in Italy before but the murder of Giulia Cecchettin by her ex-boyfriend was a tragedy that shocked the country into action. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Italy #BBCNews