University of Montreal: Femicide - From Aggravating Factor to Standalone Crime
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news:
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Femicide: From aggravating factor to standalone crime
By Catherine Couturier
In 5 seconds In some countries, femicide is a distinct crime. In Canada, it is treated as an aggravating factor in homicide. Two UdeM criminologists consider which approach is best.
Femicide is the intentional killing of a woman or girl with a gender-related . . .
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Femicide: From aggravating factor to standalone crime
By Catherine Couturier
In 5 seconds In some countries, femicide is a distinct crime. In Canada, it is treated as an aggravating factor in homicide. Two UdeM criminologists consider which approach is best.
Femicide is the intentional killing of a woman or girl with a gender-related . . .