Brazilian Congress approves pepper spray for women's self-defense; bill heads to presidential sanction
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Laura Scofield
Summary
The Brazilian Senate approved a bill authorizing the sale, purchase, and possession of pepper spray (vegetable extract aerosols) for women's personal defense against unjust aggression. The measure applies to women over 18, and to those aged 16-18 with parental authorization. The text had already passed the Chamber of Deputies in March and now goes to presidential sanction.
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bskyBrazilian Congress approves pepper spray for women's self-defense; bill heads to presidential sanctionwww1.folha.uol.com.brKey quotes
· 3 pulledO Senado aprovou nesta terça-feira (30) o uso de spray de pimenta por mulheres para repelir agressão injusta, atual ou iminente.
A proposta autoriza a comercialização, a aquisição e a posse de aerossóis de extratos vegetais para fins de defesa pessoal de mulheres, desde que usados de forma proporcional e cessando após a neutralização da agressão.
A medida valerá para mulheres acima de 18 anos e para jovens entre 16 e 18 anos desde que responsáveis autorizem a compra.
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