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 utilize the most recent and reliable evidence which is available on prevalence, incidence, causes and consequences of each form of violence against women and girls. Drafters should also utilize good practices and lessons learned from states with experience in addressing each form of violence against women and girls. (See: UN Handbook, p. 66).