Human Rights & Family Protection
Mar 22, 2025• Read time: 6 min
Progress and Challenges in Women’s Legal Protection in Peru
Atty. Karen Peña Cabrera
Family & Gender Rights Specialist • ICAT
Expedited family court protection under Law 30364 provides immediate safeguards for life and physical integrity without waiting for criminal convictions.
Statutory Basis & Binding Precedent:
Law No. 30364 on Prevention and Eradication of Violence Against Women and Family Members.
Family judges assess police risk evaluations directly to issue preventive orders without awaiting criminal adjudication.
Orders may bar electronic harassment and provide interim support allowances.
Close coordination between courts and local precincts in Tumbes is vital for timely enforcement.
Procedural Criteria & Legal Rationale
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Law 30364 decoupled immediate protective orders from slow criminal trials, empowering family judges to act promptly.
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Protection orders include removal from the shared residence, restraining orders, and emergency alert devices.
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Operational enforcement and sustained psychological support in border regions remain ongoing priorities.