In 2013 Spain were processed 124,894 complaints of violence against women, while only 22 processes were started by false allegations of alleged victims of violence against women. That is, only 0.018% of complaints male violence became a method for false accusation. Furthermore, of those 22 cases, only three (one 0.0024%) were resolved with a conviction, while another 17 are still open.
From 120 complaints processes false in the past 5 years, only 33 have ended with a conviction These published Wednesday in the Annual Report of the Attorney General of the State seeking data, reads the paper, “counter the voices raised around the prevalence of false allegations “concerning male violence.
The report, examines the incidence of false allegations since 2009 , shows that in the last five years have produced a total of 657,084 complaints of violence against women, but only 120, 0.018%, resulted in a method for false accusation. Of the 120 cases of false allegations, only 33 have ended with a guilty verdict, so is established that only 0.005% of accusations are false .
The Prosecution adds there are still 38 open cases and the percentage of false reports demonstrated in recent years could rise, by a maximum 0.01% if the case ends with a conviction. The agency concludes that this is a “very low level” percentage.
Most victims do not report
In 2013, 55 women died from domestic violence and 45 of them had not reported The Prosecution considers “really worrying” numbers of deaths of women from domestic violence who had no prior complaint filed in 2013 over the previous year. 55 women In 2013 died from domestic violence and 45 of them had not reported, while in 2012 52 women were killed by their partners and 42 of them had not submitted prior complaint.
The prosecution indicated that in a large number of cases , the victim gave up legal action against his assailant and indicates a possible cause of the economic crisis. The paper draws attention to the problems arising from the use of the right of victims to not testify against your partner.
The report explains that it is difficult for parents to keep their evidence at trial, and that the imposition of a sentence or a restraining order involves the departure of the children of the house and in many cases the victims benefiting from his right not to testify, which often leads to dismissals or acquittals . Families choose to seek other treatment or care solutions for resolving conflicts, avoiding the repressive effects of criminal procedure.
The Office notes that the number of sentences for male violence ascended the passed 39,195 , of which 37,272 were issued in cases of felonies and 68% over the year defendant was convicted. 54% of those convictions were for occasional abuse and 43% were for compliance of the defendant.
After the occasional abuse, crimes for which they have been convicted more are mild threats (15%), less serious and serious injury (20%), breach of injunction (6%) and habitual abuse (6%).
Mato looks “right” to revise the law
The Minister for Equality, Ana Mato, said Wednesday in Congress is the “right time” to review the Integrated Domestic Violence Act with the same consensus that was approved in 2004 to improve efficiency in the fight against this scourge.
Ana Mato has assured Congress that is the “right time” to review the Act “when has come to analyze your application , together we have the duty to study their weaknesses and strengths to adapt to the new social reality “, said Mato, who invited the PSOE to join a” grand social pact “because” together we can end violence against women. “
When the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the comprehensive law against gender violence, the Ministry is shown open to change the rule whenever there is consensus to do so. Spokesmen have come to the meeting on Wednesday with their proposals after analyzing all areas of the law in several meetings of the working groups created within the Equality Commission as There is not a consensus text all .
For the Socialist spokesman Carmen Stack, Minister gives explanations “must” and convenes meetings to get the picture. Socialist deputy for the “Ministry should be on alert, replenishing cuts and working tirelessly” to the murders of 41 women this year, of which fourteen were in the month of August. “Do not hide behind the law change, take action now, immediate,” he said Heap.
Mato regretted that Heap maintains a “unconstructive” tone and has insisted that it will continue working “to reach a broad consensus.” Much remains to be done, but we are moving forward together “said Mato, who pointed out that during the first quarter of this year have complaints increased 3% and reduced the number of women waive continue with the judicial process against their partners or former partners.
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