Latest items for LRW-LAW-1
June 27, 2026, 11:07 a.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2, LRCM-LAW-2, DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"Rape of women and men was illegal but remained a significant problem, as the regime did not enforce the law effectively and reports emerged of sexual abuse of women in prisons by security guards. Rape of a woman outside of marriage carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Spousal rape was not a crime unless the wife was younger than the legal age of marriage (which could vary according to ethnicity or religion), the penalty for which was a maximum of two years in prison" (41-42).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2, LRCM-LAW-2, DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"Rape of women and men was illegal but remained a significant problem, as the regime did not enforce the law effectively and reports emerged of sexual abuse of women in prisons by security guards. Rape of a woman outside of marriage carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Spousal rape was not a crime unless the wife was younger than the legal age of marriage (which could vary according to ethnicity or religion), the penalty for which was a maximum of two years in prison" (41-42).
June 26, 2026, 6:59 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The law criminalized rape without specifying gender but did not recognize spousal rape as a crime" (15).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The law criminalized rape without specifying gender but did not recognize spousal rape as a crime" (15).
June 26, 2026, 6:40 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"Law 12.015 of 2009 defines rape as 'forcing a person, through violence or serious threat, to have sexual intercourse, perform a sexual act, or allow a sexual act to be performed on them,' punishable by up to 10 years in prison" (para 2).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"Law 12.015 of 2009 defines rape as 'forcing a person, through violence or serious threat, to have sexual intercourse, perform a sexual act, or allow a sexual act to be performed on them,' punishable by up to 10 years in prison" (para 2).
June 25, 2026, 3:55 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"According to the penal code, rape of any person was punishable by a prison sentence of seven to 20 years, or 10 to 21 years in case of aggravated circumstances such as causing mutilation or handicap, and a substantial monetary fine when committed against a person age 13 or older. The penalty was 11 to 30 years in prison and higher monetary fines when the survivor was younger than 13. The government generally enforced the law" (32-33).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"According to the penal code, rape of any person was punishable by a prison sentence of seven to 20 years, or 10 to 21 years in case of aggravated circumstances such as causing mutilation or handicap, and a substantial monetary fine when committed against a person age 13 or older. The penalty was 11 to 30 years in prison and higher monetary fines when the survivor was younger than 13. The government generally enforced the law" (32-33).
June 25, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Moreover, the legal definition of rape under Article 533-10 of Law No. 025-2018/AN (Penal Code) is not grounded on the absence of consent, but rather on the presence of violence, coercion, threat, or surprise6. This means that the law does not explicitly criminalise non-consensual sex in situations where coercive elements are not present, thus limiting the scope of protection for survivors of sexual violence" (7).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Moreover, the legal definition of rape under Article 533-10 of Law No. 025-2018/AN (Penal Code) is not grounded on the absence of consent, but rather on the presence of violence, coercion, threat, or surprise6. This means that the law does not explicitly criminalise non-consensual sex in situations where coercive elements are not present, thus limiting the scope of protection for survivors of sexual violence" (7).
June 25, 2026, 12:37 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"Secular law stipulated imprisonment from eight to 30 years plus caning with a minimum of 12 strokes as punishment for rape. The SPC provided stoning to death as the maximum punishment for rape. The punishment of stoning was not imposed. The law did not criminalize rape against men or spousal rape and explicitly stated that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife was not rape if she was not younger than 14 (or 15 if ethnic Chinese)" (22-23).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"Secular law stipulated imprisonment from eight to 30 years plus caning with a minimum of 12 strokes as punishment for rape. The SPC provided stoning to death as the maximum punishment for rape. The punishment of stoning was not imposed. The law did not criminalize rape against men or spousal rape and explicitly stated that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife was not rape if she was not younger than 14 (or 15 if ethnic Chinese)" (22-23).
June 24, 2026, 4:49 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape under Brunei Criminal Law is defined as sexual intercourse with a woman under the following circumstances: (a) against her will (b) against her consent (c) with her consent, when her consent has been obtained by putting her in fear of death or of hurt to herself or any other person (d) with her consent, when the man knows that he is not her husband, and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is, or believes herself to be, lawfully married (e) with her consent when the man is in a position of trust or authority towards the woman or is...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape under Brunei Criminal Law is defined as sexual intercourse with a woman under the following circumstances: (a) against her will (b) against her consent (c) with her consent, when her consent has been obtained by putting her in fear of death or of hurt to herself or any other person (d) with her consent, when the man knows that he is not her husband, and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is, or believes herself to be, lawfully married (e) with her consent when the man is in a position of trust or authority towards the woman or is...more
June 24, 2026, 3:59 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Botswana: Incomprehensive definition of consent: The Penal Code of 1964 does not provide a comprehensive definition of consent in the context of rape. Marital rape is not recognized by law as a criminal defense: It is neither an aggravating circumstance, nor is it explicitly criminalized. Procedural gaps when prosecuting rape: there is no comprehensive legislation for gender sensitive investigations of rape" (para 3-5).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Botswana: Incomprehensive definition of consent: The Penal Code of 1964 does not provide a comprehensive definition of consent in the context of rape. Marital rape is not recognized by law as a criminal defense: It is neither an aggravating circumstance, nor is it explicitly criminalized. Procedural gaps when prosecuting rape: there is no comprehensive legislation for gender sensitive investigations of rape" (para 3-5).
June 17, 2026, 10:29 a.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"Marital rape is starkly underreported and classified as a petty misdemeanour, carrying a maximum sentence of one year’s imprisonment, whereas rape outside of marriage is criminalized as a third-degree felony, which carries a higher prison sentence" (7).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-PRACTICE-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"Marital rape is starkly underreported and classified as a petty misdemeanour, carrying a maximum sentence of one year’s imprisonment, whereas rape outside of marriage is criminalized as a third-degree felony, which carries a higher prison sentence" (7).
June 14, 2026, 1:45 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"In parallel with the offence of rape, the respective criminal codes also criminalise, inter alia, sexual intercourse with a helpless person, sexual intercourse by abuse of position, sexual abuse of a child and sexual blackmail/forced sexual intercourse. In these offences, in light of the victim’s vulnerability – due to their age, dependent or subordinate position or disability – coercion, threats or violence are not a constituent element of the crime. At the same time, while the offence of rape without any aggravating circumstance carries a prison term of three to 10 years in Republika Srpska and Brčko District and one year to 10 years in the Federation of Bosnia and...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"In parallel with the offence of rape, the respective criminal codes also criminalise, inter alia, sexual intercourse with a helpless person, sexual intercourse by abuse of position, sexual abuse of a child and sexual blackmail/forced sexual intercourse. In these offences, in light of the victim’s vulnerability – due to their age, dependent or subordinate position or disability – coercion, threats or violence are not a constituent element of the crime. At the same time, while the offence of rape without any aggravating circumstance carries a prison term of three to 10 years in Republika Srpska and Brčko District and one year to 10 years in the Federation of Bosnia and...more
June 14, 2026, 1:27 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"... [I]n the last two decades both entities [Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina] have introduced provisions in their Criminal Procedure Codes that prohibit referring to the victim’s sexual conduct before the facts. The amendment introduced by the Republika Srpska is the next logical step, designed to avoid stigmatizing survivors" (para 6).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"... [I]n the last two decades both entities [Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina] have introduced provisions in their Criminal Procedure Codes that prohibit referring to the victim’s sexual conduct before the facts. The amendment introduced by the Republika Srpska is the next logical step, designed to avoid stigmatizing survivors" (para 6).
June 14, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
Countries: Benin
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"A new law, passed in December 2021, significantly strengthens protections against GBV. It expands the definition of GBV and increases or institutes criminal sentences for sexual harassment, rape, child and forced marriage, female genital mutilation, as well as teacher-student incidents" (para 9).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"A new law, passed in December 2021, significantly strengthens protections against GBV. It expands the definition of GBV and increases or institutes criminal sentences for sexual harassment, rape, child and forced marriage, female genital mutilation, as well as teacher-student incidents" (para 9).
June 14, 2026, 12:53 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalized rape, regardless of gender, including spousal rape, and domestic and intimate partner violence. The maximum penalty for conviction of rape, including spousal rape, was 15 years in prison" (38).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalized rape, regardless of gender, including spousal rape, and domestic and intimate partner violence. The maximum penalty for conviction of rape, including spousal rape, was 15 years in prison" (38).
June 12, 2026, 2:59 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The law established penalties of imprisonment for 15 to 20 years for the rape of an adult (man or woman), including spousal and domestic or intimate partner rape and so-called corrective rape of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons, but it was rarely enforced" (23).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The law established penalties of imprisonment for 15 to 20 years for the rape of an adult (man or woman), including spousal and domestic or intimate partner rape and so-called corrective rape of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons, but it was rarely enforced" (23).
June 12, 2026, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: Bhutan
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The law criminalized rape and did not refer to gender in its definition of rape. In cases of rape involving minors, sentences for conviction ranged from five to 15 years in prison. In extreme cases, a person convicted of rape could be imprisoned for life. Spousal rape was illegal and prosecuted as a misdemeanor" (13).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRCM-LAW-2
"The law criminalized rape and did not refer to gender in its definition of rape. In cases of rape involving minors, sentences for conviction ranged from five to 15 years in prison. In extreme cases, a person convicted of rape could be imprisoned for life. Spousal rape was illegal and prosecuted as a misdemeanor" (13).
June 9, 2026, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: Benin
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"According to a September 2024 Afrobarometer report, about 27% of women ages 15 to 49 have experienced violence in their lifetime, and 10% have faced sexual violence. Many victims hesitate to report incidents due to fear of retaliation, social stigma or lack of trust in the judicial system, despite laws intended to protect women from such violence. Strengthening institutional responses to these challenges is essential for improving safety and security for women in Benin" (25-26).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"According to a September 2024 Afrobarometer report, about 27% of women ages 15 to 49 have experienced violence in their lifetime, and 10% have faced sexual violence. Many victims hesitate to report incidents due to fear of retaliation, social stigma or lack of trust in the judicial system, despite laws intended to protect women from such violence. Strengthening institutional responses to these challenges is essential for improving safety and security for women in Benin" (25-26).
June 9, 2026, 6:39 p.m.
Countries: Benin
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalized spousal and domestic partner rape without reference to gender. Sentences for rape ranged from five to 20 years’ imprisonment. The law did not specifically reference so called corrective rape of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons" (20). Enforcement was weak due to police ineffectiveness, official corruption, and survivors not reporting cases due to fear of social stigma and retaliation. Because of the lack of police training in collecting evidence associated with sexual assaults, ignorance of the law, and inherent difficulties survivors faced in preserving and presenting evidence in court, judges reduced most sexual offense charges to misdemeanors." (20-21).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalized spousal and domestic partner rape without reference to gender. Sentences for rape ranged from five to 20 years’ imprisonment. The law did not specifically reference so called corrective rape of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons" (20). Enforcement was weak due to police ineffectiveness, official corruption, and survivors not reporting cases due to fear of social stigma and retaliation. Because of the lack of police training in collecting evidence associated with sexual assaults, ignorance of the law, and inherent difficulties survivors faced in preserving and presenting evidence in court, judges reduced most sexual offense charges to misdemeanors." (20-21).
June 4, 2026, 10:51 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The Belize Criminal Code defines and criminalizes rape, including marital rape (Sections 46, 71-74); carnal knowledge of female child (Section 47); procuring or attempting to procure a woman (Section 49-50); compulsion of marriage (Section 58); incest by males (Section 62); abortion, miscarriage, and child destruction (Sections 111-12, 127). The Code mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for rape (Section 46), 12 years of carnal knowledge of a female child (Section 47), and a life sentence for habitual sex offenders (Section 48)" (para 3).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The Belize Criminal Code defines and criminalizes rape, including marital rape (Sections 46, 71-74); carnal knowledge of female child (Section 47); procuring or attempting to procure a woman (Section 49-50); compulsion of marriage (Section 58); incest by males (Section 62); abortion, miscarriage, and child destruction (Sections 111-12, 127). The Code mandates a minimum sentence of eight years for rape (Section 46), 12 years of carnal knowledge of a female child (Section 47), and a life sentence for habitual sex offenders (Section 48)" (para 3).
June 2, 2026, 9:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape is a criminal offence. The Criminal Code defines rape as 'the carnal knowledge of a female of any age without her consent'. The maximum penalty for rape is imprisonment for life. The minimum sentence that a convicted person can receive for the offence of rape is imprisonment for eight years. Marital rape is defined as where a man has sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent and knows that she does not consent or is reckless as to whether she consents. The law only recognizes marital rape where: the parties are separated or where proceedings to dissolve the marriage or to have it annulled has begun; where certain...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape is a criminal offence. The Criminal Code defines rape as 'the carnal knowledge of a female of any age without her consent'. The maximum penalty for rape is imprisonment for life. The minimum sentence that a convicted person can receive for the offence of rape is imprisonment for eight years. Marital rape is defined as where a man has sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent and knows that she does not consent or is reckless as to whether she consents. The law only recognizes marital rape where: the parties are separated or where proceedings to dissolve the marriage or to have it annulled has begun; where certain...more
June 2, 2026, 9:37 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalizes rape of men or women, including spousal rape" (13-14).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalizes rape of men or women, including spousal rape" (13-14).
June 1, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-PRACTICE-2, LRW-LAW-1
"Rape and Domestic Violence: Secular law stipulated imprisonment from eight to 30 years plus caning with a minimum of 12 strokes as punishment for rape. The SPC provided stoning to death as the maximum punishment for rape. The punishment of stoning was not imposed. The law did not criminalize rape against men or spousal rape and explicitly stated that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife was not rape if she was not younger than 14 (or 15 if ethnic Chinese). There was no specific domestic violence law, but authorities arrested individuals in domestic violence cases under the law on protection of women and girls. The criminal penalty under...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-PRACTICE-2, LRW-LAW-1
"Rape and Domestic Violence: Secular law stipulated imprisonment from eight to 30 years plus caning with a minimum of 12 strokes as punishment for rape. The SPC provided stoning to death as the maximum punishment for rape. The punishment of stoning was not imposed. The law did not criminalize rape against men or spousal rape and explicitly stated that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife was not rape if she was not younger than 14 (or 15 if ethnic Chinese). There was no specific domestic violence law, but authorities arrested individuals in domestic violence cases under the law on protection of women and girls. The criminal penalty under...more
May 27, 2026, 7:48 p.m.
Countries: Belarus
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Under Article 115 of the Belarusian Criminal Code, rape is defined as 'sexual intercourse with the use of physical violence, threat or the use of a helpless state of the sufferer' and is punishable with a jail sentence of three to seven years (Belarus 1 May 1994)... The legal age of consent in Belarus is eighteen years according to Interpol (Interpol 4 Nov. 2005) and sixteen years according to the Belarusian Criminal Code (Belarus 1 May 1994). According to the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), the legal age of consent in Belarus is fourteen for heterosexual and lesbian sexual activity and eighteen for same-sex male sexual activity (ILGA 31...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Under Article 115 of the Belarusian Criminal Code, rape is defined as 'sexual intercourse with the use of physical violence, threat or the use of a helpless state of the sufferer' and is punishable with a jail sentence of three to seven years (Belarus 1 May 1994)... The legal age of consent in Belarus is eighteen years according to Interpol (Interpol 4 Nov. 2005) and sixteen years according to the Belarusian Criminal Code (Belarus 1 May 1994). According to the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), the legal age of consent in Belarus is fourteen for heterosexual and lesbian sexual activity and eighteen for same-sex male sexual activity (ILGA 31...more
May 27, 2026, 7:18 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"A thorough reform of Belgium's sexual criminal law enters into force today, with the country now putting the concept of consent at the centre of the law, as well as enforcing stricter sentences for rape, and decriminalising sex work... [T]he reform states that if consent for sexual acts is not given, it is a crime. This implies that consent was given freely and voluntarily, and is judged in the light of the circumstances of the case. If a victim does not defend themself, this does not mean that consent has been given. Additionally, if someone takes advantage of the victim's vulnerable condition – which affects their free will – there...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"A thorough reform of Belgium's sexual criminal law enters into force today, with the country now putting the concept of consent at the centre of the law, as well as enforcing stricter sentences for rape, and decriminalising sex work... [T]he reform states that if consent for sexual acts is not given, it is a crime. This implies that consent was given freely and voluntarily, and is judged in the light of the circumstances of the case. If a victim does not defend themself, this does not mean that consent has been given. Additionally, if someone takes advantage of the victim's vulnerable condition – which affects their free will – there...more
May 27, 2026, 6:51 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape: Any person who has sexual intercourse with another person without the consent of the other person and who knows that the other person does not consent to the intercourse or is reckless as to whether the other person consents to the intercourse is guilty of the offence of rape and is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life... A spouse commits the offence of rape where a spouse has sexual intercourse with the other spouse without that spouse’s consent by force or fear, where the spouse knows that the other spouse does not consent to the intercourse or is reckless as to whether the other spouse consents...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape: Any person who has sexual intercourse with another person without the consent of the other person and who knows that the other person does not consent to the intercourse or is reckless as to whether the other person consents to the intercourse is guilty of the offence of rape and is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life... A spouse commits the offence of rape where a spouse has sexual intercourse with the other spouse without that spouse’s consent by force or fear, where the spouse knows that the other spouse does not consent to the intercourse or is reckless as to whether the other spouse consents...more
May 23, 2026, 2:54 p.m.
Countries: Belarus
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"The law criminalized rape of a person, regardless of gender but did not include separate provisions on marital rape. The penalty for rape with aggravating factors was three to 15 years’ imprisonment" (80).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"The law criminalized rape of a person, regardless of gender but did not include separate provisions on marital rape. The penalty for rape with aggravating factors was three to 15 years’ imprisonment" (80).
April 28, 2026, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"But Mr. Lee [South Korean political candidate] has been silent about some of the top priorities among women’s groups, such as anti-discrimination legislation and expanding the definition of rape to include sex without consent (currently, the law requires violence or explicit coercion)" (para 19). This information, by mentioning violence and explicit coercion, indicates the existence of laws against rape in South Korea (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"But Mr. Lee [South Korean political candidate] has been silent about some of the top priorities among women’s groups, such as anti-discrimination legislation and expanding the definition of rape to include sex without consent (currently, the law requires violence or explicit coercion)" (para 19). This information, by mentioning violence and explicit coercion, indicates the existence of laws against rape in South Korea (MR-CODER COMMENT).
April 22, 2026, 7:47 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape of a person, regardless of gender, including spousal rape, was illegal, and the government prosecuted such cases. A convicted rapist could receive 10 to 30 years in prison" (13, para 2).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape of a person, regardless of gender, including spousal rape, was illegal, and the government prosecuted such cases. A convicted rapist could receive 10 to 30 years in prison" (13, para 2).
April 22, 2026, 7:39 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law prohibited rape and applied to both men and women, including spousal and domestic or intimate partner rape and other forms of domestic and sexual violence, as well as so-called corrective rape of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons. The maximum penalty was life imprisonment, but judges had the discretion to impose shorter sentences. The government enforced the law effectively" (9).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law prohibited rape and applied to both men and women, including spousal and domestic or intimate partner rape and other forms of domestic and sexual violence, as well as so-called corrective rape of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI+) persons. The maximum penalty was life imprisonment, but judges had the discretion to impose shorter sentences. The government enforced the law effectively" (9).
April 22, 2026, 11:32 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"...the consent law which came into effect in June 2022 in Belgium is a victory for survivors and campaigners. The legislation unequivocally states: non-consensual sex is rape. Rape cases will now no longer hinge on whether a survivor said ‘no’ or fought back. Instead, it is an offence when consent is lacking, withdrawn or when advantage is taken of a victim’s vulnerable state. The consent-based definition also applies to other forms of sexual violence" (para 2).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"...the consent law which came into effect in June 2022 in Belgium is a victory for survivors and campaigners. The legislation unequivocally states: non-consensual sex is rape. Rape cases will now no longer hinge on whether a survivor said ‘no’ or fought back. Instead, it is an offence when consent is lacking, withdrawn or when advantage is taken of a victim’s vulnerable state. The consent-based definition also applies to other forms of sexual violence" (para 2).
April 14, 2026, 1:49 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"In Barbados, the law permits a man to be charged for the rape of another man,” stated the Court in its media release. In its ruling, authored by Hon. Mr. Justice Denys Barrow, the CCJ stated that Barbados’ Sexual Offences Act uses gender-neutral language in defining both perpetrator and victim and also extends the definition of rape to include anal penetration" (para 2-3).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"In Barbados, the law permits a man to be charged for the rape of another man,” stated the Court in its media release. In its ruling, authored by Hon. Mr. Justice Denys Barrow, the CCJ stated that Barbados’ Sexual Offences Act uses gender-neutral language in defining both perpetrator and victim and also extends the definition of rape to include anal penetration" (para 2-3).