Latest items for LRCM-PRACTICE-2
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:09 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Problems with the existing law were highlighted by not guilty verdicts in four cases in 2019. In one of the trials, a father accused of raping his 19-year-old daughter was acquitted even though the court acknowledged that he had had sex with her against her will. The prosecution's case, that the man took advantage of the daughter's inability to resist the sexual attack, was rejected" (para 30).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Problems with the existing law were highlighted by not guilty verdicts in four cases in 2019. In one of the trials, a father accused of raping his 19-year-old daughter was acquitted even though the court acknowledged that he had had sex with her against her will. The prosecution's case, that the man took advantage of the daughter's inability to resist the sexual attack, was rejected" (para 30).
Nov. 16, 2024, 3:45 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Brisa [victim of sexual violence], like 1 in 3 girls in Bolivia, is a survivor of sexual violence. Raped repeatedly for months by an adult family member when she was 15, Brisa endured three legal trials in Bolivia but did not get the justice she deserved. Instead, she faced inhuman treatment from the Bolivian courts. In 2010, Brisa brought her case in front of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), which later concluded that the State had failed to properly investigate and prosecute her case, and in doing so, violated her internationally protected human rights" (para 3, 4). "Brisa’s [survivor of sexual violence] intention in taking her case to...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Brisa [victim of sexual violence], like 1 in 3 girls in Bolivia, is a survivor of sexual violence. Raped repeatedly for months by an adult family member when she was 15, Brisa endured three legal trials in Bolivia but did not get the justice she deserved. Instead, she faced inhuman treatment from the Bolivian courts. In 2010, Brisa brought her case in front of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), which later concluded that the State had failed to properly investigate and prosecute her case, and in doing so, violated her internationally protected human rights" (para 3, 4). "Brisa’s [survivor of sexual violence] intention in taking her case to...more
Sept. 7, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
" 'If the rapist is a family member, he would be treated as any normal rapist, meaning he might get out in three or five years depending on the judge and the lawyers,' [Mohammad] Mansour [director of the Resource Center for Gender Equality] explained. If the rapist is the victim’s parent, they could very well emerge from prison and remain their legal guardian, he added" (para 33).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
" 'If the rapist is a family member, he would be treated as any normal rapist, meaning he might get out in three or five years depending on the judge and the lawyers,' [Mohammad] Mansour [director of the Resource Center for Gender Equality] explained. If the rapist is the victim’s parent, they could very well emerge from prison and remain their legal guardian, he added" (para 33).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the efforts made by the State in this area, difficulties in access to the law and justice remain an undeniable reality because a large part of the female population cannot afford the cost of services provided by court officials (deposits, bailiffs’ fees, lawyers’ fees)." (5). "Article 34-2 of Organic Act No. 2017-09 of 17 January 2017 on the Supreme Court states: 'The petitioner of a cassation appeal shall be required to submit a deposit to cover the payment of fixed stamp and registration duties. Failure to do so shall result in the petitioner being barred and, consequently, forfeiting the appeal. Except in cases provided for in other laws, legal...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the efforts made by the State in this area, difficulties in access to the law and justice remain an undeniable reality because a large part of the female population cannot afford the cost of services provided by court officials (deposits, bailiffs’ fees, lawyers’ fees)." (5). "Article 34-2 of Organic Act No. 2017-09 of 17 January 2017 on the Supreme Court states: 'The petitioner of a cassation appeal shall be required to submit a deposit to cover the payment of fixed stamp and registration duties. Failure to do so shall result in the petitioner being barred and, consequently, forfeiting the appeal. Except in cases provided for in other laws, legal...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Gender sensitization of officers enrolled in the Maldives Police Service was conducted over a four-month period in 2017, reaching a total of 219 police officers. In addition, MOGFSS conducted Training of Trainers on Gender Equality of senior officials for both government and government companies." (12)(NF - CODER COMMENT - Training provided to officers may help in the reporting process since officers will now have a better understanding of how to deal with victims). "The establishment of the Witness and Victim Support Unit and the Family and Child Unit (established in 2015) within the PGO has significantly improved not only the overall support to the survivors of DV and sexual assault,...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Gender sensitization of officers enrolled in the Maldives Police Service was conducted over a four-month period in 2017, reaching a total of 219 police officers. In addition, MOGFSS conducted Training of Trainers on Gender Equality of senior officials for both government and government companies." (12)(NF - CODER COMMENT - Training provided to officers may help in the reporting process since officers will now have a better understanding of how to deal with victims). "The establishment of the Witness and Victim Support Unit and the Family and Child Unit (established in 2015) within the PGO has significantly improved not only the overall support to the survivors of DV and sexual assault,...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents in situations of domestic and sexual violence. In 2006, this became a national specialism when the Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women and Children was created (provision 023/06). In 2007, investigation, prevention, information and criminal analysis were enhanced. The work of the special units received national and international recognition in 2012. All psychologists have specialized as forensic psychologists and all social workers have received specialist training in social inquiry. The network of promoters and volunteers has been expanded, with 4,080 trained in prevention and victim support at 162 of the...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents in situations of domestic and sexual violence. In 2006, this became a national specialism when the Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women and Children was created (provision 023/06). In 2007, investigation, prevention, information and criminal analysis were enhanced. The work of the special units received national and international recognition in 2012. All psychologists have specialized as forensic psychologists and all social workers have received specialist training in social inquiry. The network of promoters and volunteers has been expanded, with 4,080 trained in prevention and victim support at 162 of the...more
April 19, 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Kereen Odate, Acting Director at the Center for Women’s Development at Medgar Evers College in New York, says black women are reluctant to discuss sexual and domestic abuse for fear of 'vilifying the black man.'" (para 27). "Odate says there has always been something of an unexplored history of sexually dysfunctional behavior in the black community that dates back to slavery. For example, Odate cites mating practices that forced black male slaves to have intercourse with female slaves as the origin of shame that keeps black communities silence about domestic and sexual abuse to this very day. 'You were raped,' Odate says, 'but you weren’t raped because it was for...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Kereen Odate, Acting Director at the Center for Women’s Development at Medgar Evers College in New York, says black women are reluctant to discuss sexual and domestic abuse for fear of 'vilifying the black man.'" (para 27). "Odate says there has always been something of an unexplored history of sexually dysfunctional behavior in the black community that dates back to slavery. For example, Odate cites mating practices that forced black male slaves to have intercourse with female slaves as the origin of shame that keeps black communities silence about domestic and sexual abuse to this very day. 'You were raped,' Odate says, 'but you weren’t raped because it was for...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"[I]n 2017, the legislation adopted included:...the Natural and Legal Persons’ Petitions Act (new version) of 11 September 2017..."(3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The law stipulates that women should not be rejected from voicing their concers. This also prohibits government officials from refusing to provide hotlines, conferences, or other forms of communication to citizens. Under this law, the government cannot shut down hotlines). "...and in 2019 the legislation adopted included: the Protection of Victims, Witnesses and Other Participants in Criminal Proceedings Act of 14 January 2019…"(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT - This act protects not only the victim(s), but also their family, witnesses, prosecutors/defenders, and others invovled in the case). "Uzbekistan is...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"[I]n 2017, the legislation adopted included:...the Natural and Legal Persons’ Petitions Act (new version) of 11 September 2017..."(3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The law stipulates that women should not be rejected from voicing their concers. This also prohibits government officials from refusing to provide hotlines, conferences, or other forms of communication to citizens. Under this law, the government cannot shut down hotlines). "...and in 2019 the legislation adopted included: the Protection of Victims, Witnesses and Other Participants in Criminal Proceedings Act of 14 January 2019…"(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT - This act protects not only the victim(s), but also their family, witnesses, prosecutors/defenders, and others invovled in the case). "Uzbekistan is...more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"The continuous hearing provision of the District Court Rules, 1996, has been effectively implemented since 2013 to ensure speedy justice in cases of women victims and survivors of violence. Guidelines on in-camera hearing and maintaining confidentiality of the victims of violence has been formulated and the justice sector actors have been trained on effective implementation of such Guidelines. Similarly, case flow management, calendar based court proceedings, mobilization of specific task force for the enforcement of Supreme Court judgments are some strategic interventions of the judiciary to enhance the access to justice." (9). "Significant efforts to build national capacity to respond violence against women have been bringing encouraging results so far....more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"The continuous hearing provision of the District Court Rules, 1996, has been effectively implemented since 2013 to ensure speedy justice in cases of women victims and survivors of violence. Guidelines on in-camera hearing and maintaining confidentiality of the victims of violence has been formulated and the justice sector actors have been trained on effective implementation of such Guidelines. Similarly, case flow management, calendar based court proceedings, mobilization of specific task force for the enforcement of Supreme Court judgments are some strategic interventions of the judiciary to enhance the access to justice." (9). "Significant efforts to build national capacity to respond violence against women have been bringing encouraging results so far....more
Feb. 19, 2023, 1:44 p.m.
Countries: Brazil, France, Netherlands, Spain
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...have become a popular destinations for those who practice incest to move to” (under the heading Permissive Governments and Havens for Consensual Incest).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...have become a popular destinations for those who practice incest to move to” (under the heading Permissive Governments and Havens for Consensual Incest).
Feb. 19, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
Countries: Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Russia
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...consensual Incestuous Families have for long, favored these countries as places to meet up with others who practice the same” (under the heading: Permissive Governments and Havens for Consensual Incest).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...consensual Incestuous Families have for long, favored these countries as places to meet up with others who practice the same” (under the heading: Permissive Governments and Havens for Consensual Incest).
Feb. 19, 2023, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...list of countries which suffers from the highest poverty-alcoholism rate in the world; were high levels of incest is plausible although, may or may not be backed by data...” (under the ‘Protector to Predator Incest’ picture).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...list of countries which suffers from the highest poverty-alcoholism rate in the world; were high levels of incest is plausible although, may or may not be backed by data...” (under the ‘Protector to Predator Incest’ picture).
Feb. 19, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...list of countries which suffers from the highest poverty-alcoholism rate in the world; were high levels of incest is plausible although, may or may not be backed by data...” (under the ‘Protector to Predator Incest’ picture).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
“...list of countries which suffers from the highest poverty-alcoholism rate in the world; were high levels of incest is plausible although, may or may not be backed by data...” (under the ‘Protector to Predator Incest’ picture).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"A Supreme Court judge has ruled that though a woman who filed for divorce claimed she felt like a rape victim 'for an extensive period of time' when her spouse had sex with her, as it stands there can be no rape in marriage in The Bahamas" (Para.1). "The woman filed for divorce on the basis of cruelty in June 2021" (Para.5). " 'The petitioner’s evidence was heavily weighed on acts of sexual intercourse between the parties that she described as acts of rape by the respondent,' she wrote.'I will not recount her evidence save to say that she states that as a result of the respondent’s behavior, she felt...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"A Supreme Court judge has ruled that though a woman who filed for divorce claimed she felt like a rape victim 'for an extensive period of time' when her spouse had sex with her, as it stands there can be no rape in marriage in The Bahamas" (Para.1). "The woman filed for divorce on the basis of cruelty in June 2021" (Para.5). " 'The petitioner’s evidence was heavily weighed on acts of sexual intercourse between the parties that she described as acts of rape by the respondent,' she wrote.'I will not recount her evidence save to say that she states that as a result of the respondent’s behavior, she felt...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
Table 1 produced by the Office of the Judiciary breaksdown the quantity of magistrates and their respective courts along side the number of periodical courts throughout the country. There are approximately 34 magistrate courts with 89 magistrates controlling them with another 37 periodocial courts, but even with these numbers, the government of Namibia acknowledges that there has been no official survey into whether or not the large number of courts available actually lowers the barriers that women face when reporting crimes (11). "The state party enacted the Witness Protection Act 11 of 2017 in early 2018 to adequately protect witnesses who testify against persons accused of violence against women among...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
Table 1 produced by the Office of the Judiciary breaksdown the quantity of magistrates and their respective courts along side the number of periodical courts throughout the country. There are approximately 34 magistrate courts with 89 magistrates controlling them with another 37 periodocial courts, but even with these numbers, the government of Namibia acknowledges that there has been no official survey into whether or not the large number of courts available actually lowers the barriers that women face when reporting crimes (11). "The state party enacted the Witness Protection Act 11 of 2017 in early 2018 to adequately protect witnesses who testify against persons accused of violence against women among...more
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Although marital rape or incest are not covered by specific provisions, family relationship – including de facto unions – is constituting of an aggravating factor in cases sexual aggression (art. 173 and art. 182 of the Penal Code), raising the minimum and maximum sentence incurred" (16). "Nonetheless, progress has been observed on the prosecution and sentencing of incest by the courts by concentrating on hearing cases that have been pending for a long time and processing all new cases in a timely manner" (16).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Although marital rape or incest are not covered by specific provisions, family relationship – including de facto unions – is constituting of an aggravating factor in cases sexual aggression (art. 173 and art. 182 of the Penal Code), raising the minimum and maximum sentence incurred" (16). "Nonetheless, progress has been observed on the prosecution and sentencing of incest by the courts by concentrating on hearing cases that have been pending for a long time and processing all new cases in a timely manner" (16).
June 29, 2022, 10:39 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-DATA-2
"One such woman, Imelda, was repeatedly raped from age 8 to 18 by her mother’s partner and became pregnant by him. In 2017 she unexpectedly gave birth to the baby in a latrine and then lost consciousness. The child survived, but Imelda was accused of attempted murder due to the circumstances of the birth. She was freed from prison in 2018 after a court determined that she had not tried to kill her baby" (para 17-18).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-DATA-2
"One such woman, Imelda, was repeatedly raped from age 8 to 18 by her mother’s partner and became pregnant by him. In 2017 she unexpectedly gave birth to the baby in a latrine and then lost consciousness. The child survived, but Imelda was accused of attempted murder due to the circumstances of the birth. She was freed from prison in 2018 after a court determined that she had not tried to kill her baby" (para 17-18).
March 4, 2022, 6:57 p.m.
Countries: Fiji
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"The law defines domestic violence as a specific offense. Police practice a 'no- drop' policy, whereby they are required to pursue investigations of domestic violence cases even if a victim later withdraws the accusation. Nonetheless, women’s organizations reported police did not consistently follow this policy. Courts dismissed some cases of domestic abuse and incest or gave perpetrators light sentences. Traditional and religious practices of reconciliation between aggrieved parties in both indigenous and Indo-Fijian communities were sometimes utilized to mitigate sentences for domestic violence. In some cases, authorities released offenders without a conviction on condition they maintained good behavior" (15-16).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"The law defines domestic violence as a specific offense. Police practice a 'no- drop' policy, whereby they are required to pursue investigations of domestic violence cases even if a victim later withdraws the accusation. Nonetheless, women’s organizations reported police did not consistently follow this policy. Courts dismissed some cases of domestic abuse and incest or gave perpetrators light sentences. Traditional and religious practices of reconciliation between aggrieved parties in both indigenous and Indo-Fijian communities were sometimes utilized to mitigate sentences for domestic violence. In some cases, authorities released offenders without a conviction on condition they maintained good behavior" (15-16).
Nov. 9, 2021, 11:34 a.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Incest involving children remained a problem, although prosecutions remained minimal" (57).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Incest involving children remained a problem, although prosecutions remained minimal" (57).
Oct. 25, 2021, 2:40 p.m.
Countries: Vietnam
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"The government enforced the law [about incestuous child rape], and convicted rapists received harsh sentences" (32).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"The government enforced the law [about incestuous child rape], and convicted rapists received harsh sentences" (32).
Sept. 17, 2021, 10:28 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"'Violence against women is part of everyday life here; it is normal, and no one is surprised when a new femicide comes to light,' said Quintela. 'Even as young girls, women are just objects that are sexually abused by their uncles, grandfathers or brothers. The result is thousands of teenage pregnancies every year'" (para 13). The consistent high rates of teenage pregnancies resulting from sexual abuse by family members may indicate that laws against incest are not adequately enforced (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"'Violence against women is part of everyday life here; it is normal, and no one is surprised when a new femicide comes to light,' said Quintela. 'Even as young girls, women are just objects that are sexually abused by their uncles, grandfathers or brothers. The result is thousands of teenage pregnancies every year'" (para 13). The consistent high rates of teenage pregnancies resulting from sexual abuse by family members may indicate that laws against incest are not adequately enforced (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
July 22, 2021, 4:40 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"No survivors Amnesty International interviewed appear to have accessed formal health services. Stigma and fear of repercussions mean such incidents are significantly underreported, even within affected communities. At least one of the survivors continues to suffer health complications some months later" (Para 16).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"No survivors Amnesty International interviewed appear to have accessed formal health services. Stigma and fear of repercussions mean such incidents are significantly underreported, even within affected communities. At least one of the survivors continues to suffer health complications some months later" (Para 16).
July 20, 2021, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"A sexual assault survivor in Waterloo Region was recently charged and fined for violating the publication ban on her own name. The rapist found guilty of sexually assaulting the woman became aware that she had shared transcripts of the trial with friends and family without redacting her own name beforehand.The rapist contacted police who then charged the woman. In court she pleaded guilty to breaching the publication ban on her own name and was fined $2,000 plus an additional $600 victim surcharge by Ontario Court Justice Thomas McKay[...]Fining sexual assault survivors for breaching publication bans in their own sexual assault trials is yet another layer that effectively takes away the...more
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"A sexual assault survivor in Waterloo Region was recently charged and fined for violating the publication ban on her own name. The rapist found guilty of sexually assaulting the woman became aware that she had shared transcripts of the trial with friends and family without redacting her own name beforehand.The rapist contacted police who then charged the woman. In court she pleaded guilty to breaching the publication ban on her own name and was fined $2,000 plus an additional $600 victim surcharge by Ontario Court Justice Thomas McKay[...]Fining sexual assault survivors for breaching publication bans in their own sexual assault trials is yet another layer that effectively takes away the...more
June 30, 2021, 4:16 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-DATA-2
[T]the bar association and women's associations have been fighting long and hard against child marriage and child abuse. Despite their efforts, however, sexual abuse of underage girls, incest and forced marriages with minors, including taking young girls as second and third wives, remain common in the region" (para 5).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-DATA-2
[T]the bar association and women's associations have been fighting long and hard against child marriage and child abuse. Despite their efforts, however, sexual abuse of underage girls, incest and forced marriages with minors, including taking young girls as second and third wives, remain common in the region" (para 5).
June 10, 2021, 9:10 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Budget cuts and restrictions for women’s shelters and reproductive health services were enacted in 2020, but the resources were reinstated this year, though not at the same level, Hubert said. 'These back-and-forth negotiations are exhausting and, I think, illustrate the relationship of the government with the [feminist] movement'" (para 16).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Budget cuts and restrictions for women’s shelters and reproductive health services were enacted in 2020, but the resources were reinstated this year, though not at the same level, Hubert said. 'These back-and-forth negotiations are exhausting and, I think, illustrate the relationship of the government with the [feminist] movement'" (para 16).
Sept. 26, 2020, 10:53 p.m.
Countries: Slovakia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LO-PRACTICE-1, ADCM-PRACTICE-1, ADCM-LAW-1
“E.S. and Others v. Slovakia (application no. 8227/04) (15 September 2009): In 2001 the applicant left her husband and lodged a criminal complaint against him for ill-treating her and her children and sexually abusing one of their daughters. He was convicted of violence and sexual abuse two years later. Her request for her husband to be ordered to leave their home was dismissed, however, the court finding that it did not have the power to restrict her husband’s access to the property (she could only end the tenancy when divorced). The applicant and her children were therefore forced to move away from their friends and family. The Court found that...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LO-PRACTICE-1, ADCM-PRACTICE-1, ADCM-LAW-1
“E.S. and Others v. Slovakia (application no. 8227/04) (15 September 2009): In 2001 the applicant left her husband and lodged a criminal complaint against him for ill-treating her and her children and sexually abusing one of their daughters. He was convicted of violence and sexual abuse two years later. Her request for her husband to be ordered to leave their home was dismissed, however, the court finding that it did not have the power to restrict her husband’s access to the property (she could only end the tenancy when divorced). The applicant and her children were therefore forced to move away from their friends and family. The Court found that...more
Sept. 21, 2020, 1:42 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Research by the UN found that very few reported cases of violence against women were prosecuted. The vast majority of cases either resulted in no action or were resolved through mediation, sometimes without the victim’s consent and often offering her no meaningful relief.2F The negative experiences women have in the justice system deter many other women and girls from reporting violence" (2).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"Research by the UN found that very few reported cases of violence against women were prosecuted. The vast majority of cases either resulted in no action or were resolved through mediation, sometimes without the victim’s consent and often offering her no meaningful relief.2F The negative experiences women have in the justice system deter many other women and girls from reporting violence" (2).
Sept. 4, 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
“Though the cases coming to government hospitals are mostly from lower income strata, Dr Harshindar says incest is rampant in all sections of society. ‘The mother is part of the conspiracy of silence. Such is the social stigma attached to the abuse that mothers bury it till the physical or emotional symptoms become telling. Even doctors do not probe this angle if a small girl comes with obvious symptoms of sexual abuse’” (para 19-20).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
“Though the cases coming to government hospitals are mostly from lower income strata, Dr Harshindar says incest is rampant in all sections of society. ‘The mother is part of the conspiracy of silence. Such is the social stigma attached to the abuse that mothers bury it till the physical or emotional symptoms become telling. Even doctors do not probe this angle if a small girl comes with obvious symptoms of sexual abuse’” (para 19-20).
May 15, 2020, 6:53 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"There is low reporting of cases of gender-based violence against women, including rape, and the low prosecution and conviction rates, resulting in impunity for perpetrators" (8).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2
"There is low reporting of cases of gender-based violence against women, including rape, and the low prosecution and conviction rates, resulting in impunity for perpetrators" (8).
July 19, 2019, 12:46 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-LAW-3, LRCM-DATA-2
"Incest involving children remained a problem, although prosecutions remained minimal. The law provides prison sentences of up to five years for incest" (page 53).
Variables: LRCM-PRACTICE-2, LRCM-LAW-3, LRCM-DATA-2
"Incest involving children remained a problem, although prosecutions remained minimal. The law provides prison sentences of up to five years for incest" (page 53).