The Senate on Thursday unanimously
approved the creation of a parliamentary commission of inquiry
into femicide and all forms of gender violence.
Italy has suffered an alarming spate of murders in which women
have been the victims. In most cases they were killed by their
partners or their exes.
The creation of the commission was approved with 139 votes in
favour and none against
It will be able to get down to work once its creation has also
been approved by the Lower House.
Senate Speaker Ignazio la Russa said Thursday that femicide was
"essentially a question about men".
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