A Lei Maria da Penha no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul: uma análise da efetividade na aplicação da lei frente aos casos de feminicídio

Abstract

The present study seeks to understand the origin, evolution, and impact of Law n.11.340/2006, as well as to assess its practical effectiveness in preventing and repressing gender-based violence within the context of Mato Grosso do Sul. The research is based on the trajectory of Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes, whose case resulted in the international condemnation of the Brazilian State by the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights, an event that led to the creation of the law. The study presents an analysis of the types of violence defined in the legislation, discussing their social and legal implications, and distinguishes fundamental concepts such as domestic violence and gender-based violence, addressing equality between men and women as a constitutional principle. In addition, it examines statistical data concerning femicide and domestic violence in Mato Grosso do Sul between 2015 and 2025, highlighting the persistence of high rates and the need for more effective public policies. The research demonstrates that, despite normative and institutional advances, the effectiveness of the Maria da Penha Law remains limited by factors such as judicial delays, the insufficiency of protective measures, and the persistence of patriarchal cultural patterns. It concludes that the eradication of violence against women depends not only on legal instruments but also on social transformation and the strengthening of support networks for victims.