The government provided New Penal Code In Casa Rosada which, according to the official point of view, seeks to do soEnding the “Saffron” doctrine. The offender becomes a “victim in the eyes of the law”, ensuring “order” and justice for the victims. In fact, the proposed law It toughens all penalties, from robbery to sexual assault and murder, and establishes “effective” compliance with them To put an end to the so-called “revolving door” phenomenon that criminals benefit from.
The new law has not yet been sent by the executive authority to the House of Representatives, despite the intention of the ruling party Discuss it in special sessionsIt seeks to impose what the government asserts is “Bullrich Doctrine“(by the outgoing Minister of Security) which translates to”Whoever makes it pays for itThose close to the new national senator claim that the text is “legal and technical and is being reviewed.”
According to what was officially reported, crimes that threaten life, liberty and property will be increased, and criminals will be tried for their actions and sentenced “in proportion to the harm caused to society.”
The controversial chapter in the amendment deals with the validity of crimes committed. The draft would stipulate that “serious crimes will become imprescriptible.” To avoid bringing cases against alleged murderers, rapists, human traffickers, drug dealers or sexual exploiters.
During the press conference held on Monday at Casa Rosada. Patricia Bullrich He stressed that “the number for reckless driving – a historical claim of the Mothers of Pain – has been combined to punish those involved in traffic accidents, and weapons misuse – a criminal who uses toy weapons, for example, will no longer benefit – and The concept of legitimate defense, where “the presumption is always the one who defends himself.”.
Likewise, the official noted that “victims will have the possibility to intervene at all times” in the judicial process, and that as a result of the new law, “82% of crimes lead to actual imprisonment.”. He even pointed out that “countries with strong penalties have been proven to reduce crime.”
The reform also provides for a harsher penalty for politicians who commit crimes while holding public office because their conviction will result in them losing their privileged pension. For example, if an official receives a corruption conviction like the one the former minister received Julio de Vido or former President Cristina Kirchner You will not be able to receive your defined benefit pension.
regarding Limit versionsThe Government explains that, under the current system, when the sentence is less than 3 years, the author can benefit from a conditional death sentence and not actually serve it. But the amendment will seek to ensure that punishments are effectively carried out by those convicted.
For example, they explain in Security, that if the new penal code is implemented, Crimes like the Mariano Barbieri crime or the Morena Dominguez crime, both of which will happen in 2023“It will not happen in the future, because their killers had previous convictions and were behind bars.”
In the face of opposition criticism and the possibility of prosecution of some sections of the new law, the ruling party insists that “tightening penalties against criminals is a guarantee of what stopping emissions to cover the deficit means for the economy” in pursuit of the supposed order they seek to impose on the nation.