Visse aspekter af den nye straffelov er blevet kritiseret, men overordnet set repræsenterer den klart en positiv udvikling, der moderniserer strafferetssystemet ved at medtage mange forbedringer for kvinder. ###>The new penal code has been criticised in some respects, but overall it represents a clearly positive development that modernises the criminal system, as it includes many improvements for women.