A LEI 14.994/2024 E AS NOVAS PERCEPÇÕES DA TIPIFICAÇÃO AUTÔNOMA DO FEMINICÍDIO

Abstract

This article focuses on “Law 14.994/2024 and new perceptions of femicide as an autonomous crime.” The overall objective is to assess how Law 14.994/2024 influences both the legal and social understanding of the crime and the implications of this legislative change for the punishment and prevention of this crime in Brazil. Thus, the legal issue to be explored is how the judicial system will adapt to the new classification, especially in relation to the application of penalties, the examination of evidence, and the way in which gender issues will be dealt with in more detail. Among the specific objectives are the study of the concept of femicide before and after the enactment of legal provision 14.994/2024, the definition of the impacts of Law 14.994/2024 on jurisprudence and judicial decisions on femicide, the study of the social understanding of femicide after its definition as an autonomous crime, the analysis of the results of Law 14.994/2024 in increasing the penalties for perpetrators of femicide, and the discussion of the implications of the new legislation with a focus on the prevention of violent acts against women. The study employed an inductive and qualitative-quantitative method, with an analysis that began with a generalization of the topic under discussion in order to understand the interpretations arising from the legislative change. In addition, bibliographic research was conducted, consulting books, news reports, periodicals, scientific articles, and doctrines. The results showed that the provisions presented by Law 14.994/2024 have a significant impact on proceedings in cases of violence against women, but their effectiveness depends on integrated actions by society. Thus, it is essential to create support networks, promote education, and monitor the enforcement of the law, emphasizing that resistance to violent crimes requires collective commitment and cultural transformation.