Spain takes steps to end gender-based violence

Divorcees found guilty of gender-based violence would no longer get permission to see their underage children.

By: IANS | Madrid | Published: December 28, 2017 12:04 pm

The Spanish government has approved a series of measures aimed at preventing gender-based violence, an issue which has left 47 women dead there so far in 2017.

The measures would include improving on help and protection provided to victims, carrying out awareness and education campaigns and providing professional training, Efe news reported.

Coordination between courts and administrations was also to be refined.