Draft Bill Would Tighten Domestic Violence Law
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 22, 2026 · Originally reported August 21, 2026 by El Heraldo
The Judiciary, along with civil-society groups, prosecutors, and police, has drafted reforms to the 1997 domestic violence law to close gaps, expand protections for victims by recognizing vicarious and digital violence, and align penalties for offenders.
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