Previously proposed changes Penal code reform introduced by the government of Javier Miley. “From now on, the beneficiaries are society as a whole and the victims,” said Patricia Bullrich, former security minister.
Among Key Points There are 22 major changes. One of them is the imprescriptibility of serious crimes, such as simple murder and aggravated murder. Sexual abuse, grooming, marketing and distribution of pedophilia, as well as corruption of minors, human trafficking, terrorism and drug trafficking.
On this last point, the tools needed to advance justice are also expanded.
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In addition to drug marketing, reform also includes drug cultivation, production or consumption, and the crime will be more serious when officials or minors are involved.
The reform more seriously punishes violence in sports or group entertainment, and seeks to control crimes resulting from brawls.
On the other hand, it incorporates the “ecocide” number to name crimes against the environment and increases penalties.
Penal reform also makes penalties for buying and selling children more stringent. Crimes against the family, road tragedies or gender violence.
Reform requires a long process of debate within the National Congress.