Domestic violence in Brazil - a podcast by BBC World Service

Ground-breaking legislation came into effect in Brazil in 2006. For the first time the courts were ordered to recognise different forms of domestic violence. The 'Maria da Penha law' was named after a women's rights activist who was left paralysed by her abusive husband. Maria told Mike Lanchin her chilling story.

This programme is a rebroadcast.Photo: Maria da Penha now.

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