For the author of the proposal, “there are still gaps that make it difficult to punish specific sexual conduct against animals”
Bill No. Typifies the crime of zoophilia and establishes the possibility of chemical castration to offenders. Under the proposal under analysis in the House of Representatives, acting a sexual act with animal of any kind may be punished with arrest of 2 to 6 years and a fine.
The offender would also be prevented from maintaining possession or custody of animals for a period to be defined in court. Read the project (PDF – 105 KB).
The penalty would be increased from 1/3 to half if the act results in serious physical injuries to the animal – can be doubled if the act results in the death of the animal.
Made using libido inhibitors, according to the Ministry of Health regulations, chemical castration would be applied cumulatively to these penalties.
Current law
The text changes the law of environmental crimes, which today determines a penalty of detention From 3 months to 1 year and a fine for those who abuse, mistreat, hurt or mutilate wild, domestic or domesticated, native or exotic animals.
When it comes to dog or cat, these penalties increase to arrest of 2 to 5 years, a fine and ban on guard. The law also provides that the penalty be increased from one sixth to one third if the animal’s death occurs.
Chemical castration
“Although Law 9.605/1998 already includes sanctions for abuse acts, there are still gaps that make specific punishment of harmful sexual conduct difficult.”says the deputy (PP-SP), author of the proposal.
“The bill aims to fill this gap, ensuring that such crimes are properly typified and punished with rigor, as well as providing additional measures to curb recurrence.”it says.
According to the deputy, “An innovative aspect of the project is the prediction of chemical castration as a cumulative measure to criminal sanctions”.
“Studies show that this procedure, conducted through the use of libido inhibitors, can be an effective tool to prevent recurrence, especially in cases of compulsive sexuality -related disorders.”argues.
Next Steps
The proposal will be analyzed by the health committees; environment and sustainable development; and constitution and justice and citizenship; and the plenary. To become law, it has to be approved by the House and the Senate.
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