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LEI No. 10,224, DE May 15, 2001
Altera the Decree-Law No. 2,848, of 7 of December 1940-Criminal Code, to displace on the crime of sexual harassment and gives other arrangements.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
I make it known that the National Congress decrees and I sanction the following Law:
Art.1 ° The Decree-Law No. 2,848 of December 7, 1940-Criminal Code, passes in force plus the following art. 216-A:
"Sexual harassment" (AC) *
" Art. 216-A. To embarrass someone in order to gain advantage or sexual favorability, the agent of his / her hierarchical superior condition or ascension inherent in the exercise of employment, office or function shall prevail. " (AC)
"Pena-detention, from 1 (one) to 2 (two) years." (AC)
" Single Paragraph. (VETADO) "
Art. 2 ° This Act shall enter into force on the date of its publication.
Brasilia, May 15, 2001 ; 180 ° of the Independence and 113 ° of the Republic.
FERNANDO HENRIQUE CARDOSO
Jose Gregori
