IMPACTOS DAS ALTERAÇÕES RECENTES NA LEI MARIA DA PENHA: UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA DAS NOVAS MEDIDAS DE PROTEÇÃO ÀS MULHERES VÍTIMAS DE VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA

The Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11,340/2006) is a milestone in the fight against domestic and family violence against women in Brazil, and is internationally recognized for its relevance. However, over the years, it has been necessary to adapt it to face new challenges and ensure its effectiveness. This research analyzes the changes made to the Law, seeking to identify the potentialities and limitations of these changes in strengthening protection measures for women victims of violence. The objective of this research is to understand the impact of these changes on the fight against domestic and family violence and on the protection of women. To this end, a bibliographic review was used as a methodology, complemented by a detailed analysis of the laws that modified the Maria da Penha Law. The relevance of this research lies in the need to evaluate legislative advances in addressing gender-based violence, a social problem deeply rooted in Brazilian culture. The research is justified by the urgency of analyzing the effectiveness of legislative changes, considering the social context and the importance of improving public policies aimed at protecting women. The results show that the main recent changes include improvements in police and forensic services, criminalization of non-compliance with emergency protective measures and increased enforcement of the law, regardless of the condition or motivation of those involved.