Throughout this knowledge module, reference to certain provisions or sections of a piece of legislation, part of a legal judgment, or aspect of a practice does not imply that the legislation, judgment, or practice is considered in its entirety to be a good example or a promising practice.
Some of the laws cited herein may contain provisions which authorize the death penalty. In light of the United Nations General Assembly resolutions 62/149, 63/168, 65/206, and 67/176 calling for a moratorium on and ultimate abolition of capital punishment, the death penalty should not be included in sentencing provisions for crimes of violence against women and girls.
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Drafters should consult with key stakeholders such as complainant/survivors, law enforcement, lawyers, the judiciary, healthcare personnel, NGOs that work with complainant/survivors, and national statistics offices in order to access important information about each form of violence against women, and to facilitate the passage and implementation of the legislation. (See: UN Handbook, p.65).