domestic violence is a very serious problem, especially so-called crimes of passion, which continue to be tolerated under article 36 of the penal code (the passion provoked by adultery) – "artículo 36. (la pasión provocada por el adulterio)". since 2013, there have been ongoing political efforts to remove this provision from the criminal code. before 2006, perpetrators of rape could avoid punishment if, after the assault, they married the victim. uruguay's law against domestic violence is "ley nº 17.514", enacted in 2002.