Latest items for LRW-LAW-2
Feb. 11, 2025, 9:54 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Even in cases in which defendants have admitted to subjecting Yezidi women to sexual slavery, prosecutors have still neglected to charge them with rape, which carries a sentence of up to 15 years" (2).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Even in cases in which defendants have admitted to subjecting Yezidi women to sexual slavery, prosecutors have still neglected to charge them with rape, which carries a sentence of up to 15 years" (2).
Feb. 6, 2025, 10:26 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Among the reforms is that the act of 'stealthing' is now a criminal offence - which can result in a maximum sentence of life behind bars, Yahoo reported. 'Stealthing' is when a sexual partner secretly removes a condom during sex without the knowledge and consent of the other party involved" (para 3-4). These reforms took place in the state of Queensland (ELW - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Among the reforms is that the act of 'stealthing' is now a criminal offence - which can result in a maximum sentence of life behind bars, Yahoo reported. 'Stealthing' is when a sexual partner secretly removes a condom during sex without the knowledge and consent of the other party involved" (para 3-4). These reforms took place in the state of Queensland (ELW - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 24, 2025, 8:26 p.m.
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"PNG's prime minister at the time, Peter O'Neill, said violent crimes were becoming too frequent and 'the people of PNG want criminals punished severely and the death penalty would be an effective deterrent'. He said gang rapists would face life in prison with no chance of parole" (para 39-40).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"PNG's prime minister at the time, Peter O'Neill, said violent crimes were becoming too frequent and 'the people of PNG want criminals punished severely and the death penalty would be an effective deterrent'. He said gang rapists would face life in prison with no chance of parole" (para 39-40).
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:06 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In a 2014 Tokyo case, for instance, a man had pinned a 15-year-old girl to a wall and had sex with her while she resisted. He was acquitted of rape as the court ruled his actions did not make it 'extremely difficult' for her to resist. The teenager was treated as an adult. 'The actual trial processes and decisions vary - some defendants were not convicted even if their acts were proven to be non-consensual, as they did not meet the case of 'assault or intimidation',' says Yuu Tadokoro, a spokesman for Spring, a sexual assault survivor group" (para 23-24).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In a 2014 Tokyo case, for instance, a man had pinned a 15-year-old girl to a wall and had sex with her while she resisted. He was acquitted of rape as the court ruled his actions did not make it 'extremely difficult' for her to resist. The teenager was treated as an adult. 'The actual trial processes and decisions vary - some defendants were not convicted even if their acts were proven to be non-consensual, as they did not meet the case of 'assault or intimidation',' says Yuu Tadokoro, a spokesman for Spring, a sexual assault survivor group" (para 23-24).
Jan. 23, 2025, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Judge Anirban Das said the sentence for Sanjay Roy, 33, would be announced on Monday. His punishment could range from life imprisonment to the death penalty. Police discovered the body of the woman in the RG Kar medical college and hospital’s seminar hall on 9 August. An autopsy found she had been strangled and that a sexual assault had taken place" (para 3-4). "In 2012, the gang-rape and killing of a 23-year-old student on a Delhi bus galvanised huge protests. It inspired lawmakers to order harsher penalties for such crimes, as well as the creation of fast-track courts dedicated to rape cases. The government also introduced the death penalty for...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Judge Anirban Das said the sentence for Sanjay Roy, 33, would be announced on Monday. His punishment could range from life imprisonment to the death penalty. Police discovered the body of the woman in the RG Kar medical college and hospital’s seminar hall on 9 August. An autopsy found she had been strangled and that a sexual assault had taken place" (para 3-4). "In 2012, the gang-rape and killing of a 23-year-old student on a Delhi bus galvanised huge protests. It inspired lawmakers to order harsher penalties for such crimes, as well as the creation of fast-track courts dedicated to rape cases. The government also introduced the death penalty for...more
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"On Monday the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed he had been formally charged with rape and murder. Roy was a volunteer at the hospital assisting patients. The CBI charge sheet said he had raped and then murdered the doctor as she slept. It indicated that only Roy was involved in the crime and that he could face the death penalty" (par. 3-4).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"On Monday the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed he had been formally charged with rape and murder. Roy was a volunteer at the hospital assisting patients. The CBI charge sheet said he had raped and then murdered the doctor as she slept. It indicated that only Roy was involved in the crime and that he could face the death penalty" (par. 3-4).
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:32 p.m.
Countries: Malawi
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2, ERBG-LAW-2
"Malawi has a Gender Equality Act that prohibits sexual harassment with a penalty of 1 million kwacha (approximately $974) and a five-year jail term. But it has barely been enforced and information about it is hardly disseminated in rural areas" (par. 29).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2, ERBG-LAW-2
"Malawi has a Gender Equality Act that prohibits sexual harassment with a penalty of 1 million kwacha (approximately $974) and a five-year jail term. But it has barely been enforced and information about it is hardly disseminated in rural areas" (par. 29).
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:14 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"'If you fail to prove that it was non-consensual you can be hit by jail time - and if you think that there is no way this law is going to be abused it absolutely will,' she said. 'Sexual assault happens. What if you're sexually assaulted and you can't find a guy? Do you dare report it to the police knowing you could be "self-reporting" a crime. 'For all the naive people who are going, "Oh my God, surely you can tell when someone's been raped", no. Victims of sexual assault always have problems proving that it's non-consensual" (par. 12-14).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"'If you fail to prove that it was non-consensual you can be hit by jail time - and if you think that there is no way this law is going to be abused it absolutely will,' she said. 'Sexual assault happens. What if you're sexually assaulted and you can't find a guy? Do you dare report it to the police knowing you could be "self-reporting" a crime. 'For all the naive people who are going, "Oh my God, surely you can tell when someone's been raped", no. Victims of sexual assault always have problems proving that it's non-consensual" (par. 12-14).
Jan. 9, 2025, 4:27 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"McLean said she believes many prosecutors use the state’s sexual battery laws instead of the rape statute with harsher penalties because the latter’s language is so antiquated" (para 11).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"McLean said she believes many prosecutors use the state’s sexual battery laws instead of the rape statute with harsher penalties because the latter’s language is so antiquated" (para 11).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In June 2022, amendments were made to the Criminal Code that provide for harsher punishment for sexual abuse of minors" (p. 4).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In June 2022, amendments were made to the Criminal Code that provide for harsher punishment for sexual abuse of minors" (p. 4).
Jan. 4, 2025, 12:21 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
“Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the deal she had signed, she had to make at least two more films before she break her contract. Goto said: 'When she went to talk to the police they said 'Why not just do it? Only two more times, right?' which is so unbelievable'” (para 41-44).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
“Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the deal she had signed, she had to make at least two more films before she break her contract. Goto said: 'When she went to talk to the police they said 'Why not just do it? Only two more times, right?' which is so unbelievable'” (para 41-44).
Dec. 13, 2024, 3:43 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"But under new Indian legislation on rape, men who lure women into sex with the promise of marriage face 10 years in prison" (para 10).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"But under new Indian legislation on rape, men who lure women into sex with the promise of marriage face 10 years in prison" (para 10).
Dec. 13, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"The government has introduced three bills in parliament that it says will provide a special focus on crimes against women and address the intolerable delays in the system which can leave people waiting 15-30 years for a verdict. But some lawyers have called the new focus on crimes against women 'old wine in new bottles' in that the provisions remain broadly similar. Gang rape will attract a 20-year jail sentence or life in jail which is what the current law provides for. The act of obtaining sex by promising marriage to a woman will be treated as a crime for the first time and will carry a 10-year sentence. The...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"The government has introduced three bills in parliament that it says will provide a special focus on crimes against women and address the intolerable delays in the system which can leave people waiting 15-30 years for a verdict. But some lawyers have called the new focus on crimes against women 'old wine in new bottles' in that the provisions remain broadly similar. Gang rape will attract a 20-year jail sentence or life in jail which is what the current law provides for. The act of obtaining sex by promising marriage to a woman will be treated as a crime for the first time and will carry a 10-year sentence. The...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 8:36 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"The law dropped the lesser charge of sexual abuse and classed all violations as sexual assault, which carries stiffer penalties. It also cut the minimum and maximum jail sentences, however, leading to some offenders having their terms reduced on appeal. According to the latest government figures, at least 104 offenders have been released and another 978 have seen their sentences cut. In Spain, sentences can be modified retroactively if a change in the penal code benefits the offender" (para 3-4). "The new law was drawn up after the 2016 'wolf pack' gang rape when five men raped an 18-year-old woman in Pamplona. Initially, they were found guilty of sexual abuse...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"The law dropped the lesser charge of sexual abuse and classed all violations as sexual assault, which carries stiffer penalties. It also cut the minimum and maximum jail sentences, however, leading to some offenders having their terms reduced on appeal. According to the latest government figures, at least 104 offenders have been released and another 978 have seen their sentences cut. In Spain, sentences can be modified retroactively if a change in the penal code benefits the offender" (para 3-4). "The new law was drawn up after the 2016 'wolf pack' gang rape when five men raped an 18-year-old woman in Pamplona. Initially, they were found guilty of sexual abuse...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 6:17 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In a recently released judgement, the Supreme Court of Nepal held that an adult man who had married a minor female and engaged in sexual intercourse was not guilty of rape or kidnapping, but only of child marriage. The top court overturned a high court verdict that had imposed an 11-year jail term on the man. Instead, the Supreme Court reduced his prison term to six months with a fine of 10,000 Nepali rupees ($75)" (para 1-2).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In a recently released judgement, the Supreme Court of Nepal held that an adult man who had married a minor female and engaged in sexual intercourse was not guilty of rape or kidnapping, but only of child marriage. The top court overturned a high court verdict that had imposed an 11-year jail term on the man. Instead, the Supreme Court reduced his prison term to six months with a fine of 10,000 Nepali rupees ($75)" (para 1-2).
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:09 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Under the current law, a victim bears the onus of proving not only that there was no consent, but also that there was 'assault or intimidation' or other factors that made it impossible for them to put up resistance" (para 38).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Under the current law, a victim bears the onus of proving not only that there was no consent, but also that there was 'assault or intimidation' or other factors that made it impossible for them to put up resistance" (para 38).
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:40 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Two years after the ordeal, Hicks took to an anonymous blog with the help of an attorney to expose what happened on board the Sea Year program. Following its publicity in 2021, the vessel's operator, Maersk's US subsidiary, contacted Hicks' alleged attacker to be involved in an internal investigation. Sison refused to participate, and the operator fired him, according to CNN. Hicks then launched a lawsuit against Maersk, which settled for an undisclosed amount in late 2021. The Department of Justice is now believed to be reviewing the Coast Guard's findings to see if there is a criminal case to be made against Sison. Despite being fired by Maersk, Sison...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Two years after the ordeal, Hicks took to an anonymous blog with the help of an attorney to expose what happened on board the Sea Year program. Following its publicity in 2021, the vessel's operator, Maersk's US subsidiary, contacted Hicks' alleged attacker to be involved in an internal investigation. Sison refused to participate, and the operator fired him, according to CNN. Hicks then launched a lawsuit against Maersk, which settled for an undisclosed amount in late 2021. The Department of Justice is now believed to be reviewing the Coast Guard's findings to see if there is a criminal case to be made against Sison. Despite being fired by Maersk, Sison...more
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
“Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the deal she had signed, she had to make at least two more films before she break her contract. Goto said: 'When she went to talk to the police they said 'Why not just do it? Only two more times, right?' which is so unbelievable'” (para 41-44).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
“Despite these deeply troubling and consuming emotions, the victim bravely approached the police after being tricked into appearing in porn. But in a horror turn of events, and one she had never expected, she alleges authorities turned her away, stating she had signed a contract. She was informed that under the deal she had signed, she had to make at least two more films before she break her contract. Goto said: 'When she went to talk to the police they said 'Why not just do it? Only two more times, right?' which is so unbelievable'” (para 41-44).
Nov. 16, 2024, 4:02 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
In 2002 brutal violence between Hindus and Muslims swept through Gujarat State. Ms. Bano, then 19 and pregnant, was gang raped by an angry Hindu mob, which also killed 14 of her relatives, including her 3-year-old daughter. Critics accuse Mr. Modi — Gujarat’s top official at the time — of turning a blind eye to the riots. He has not lost an election since. Ms. Bano’s life took a different trajectory. She repeatedly moved houses after the assault, for her family’s safety. Last August, 11 men who were sentenced to life in prison for raping her were released — on the recommendation of a review committee stacked with members of...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
In 2002 brutal violence between Hindus and Muslims swept through Gujarat State. Ms. Bano, then 19 and pregnant, was gang raped by an angry Hindu mob, which also killed 14 of her relatives, including her 3-year-old daughter. Critics accuse Mr. Modi — Gujarat’s top official at the time — of turning a blind eye to the riots. He has not lost an election since. Ms. Bano’s life took a different trajectory. She repeatedly moved houses after the assault, for her family’s safety. Last August, 11 men who were sentenced to life in prison for raping her were released — on the recommendation of a review committee stacked with members of...more
Oct. 18, 2024, 10:24 a.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Non-consensually removing a condom during sex — an act known as 'stealthing' — is set to be criminalised in South Australia, with those found guilty facing penalties of up to life imprisonment...'[This bill will] explicitly make sure that stealthing is covered by our criminal law and people that engage in it can be charged with sexual offences,' [Attorney-General Kyam Maher] said" (1, 11).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Non-consensually removing a condom during sex — an act known as 'stealthing' — is set to be criminalised in South Australia, with those found guilty facing penalties of up to life imprisonment...'[This bill will] explicitly make sure that stealthing is covered by our criminal law and people that engage in it can be charged with sexual offences,' [Attorney-General Kyam Maher] said" (1, 11).
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
In 2002 brutal violence between Hindus and Muslims swept through Gujarat State. Ms. Bano, then 19 and pregnant, was gang raped by an angry Hindu mob, which also killed 14 of her relatives, including her 3-year-old daughter. Critics accuse Mr. Modi — Gujarat’s top official at the time — of turning a blind eye to the riots. He has not lost an election since. Ms. Bano’s life took a different trajectory. She repeatedly moved houses after the assault, for her family’s safety. Last August, 11 men who were sentenced to life in prison for raping her were released — on the recommendation of a review committee stacked with members of...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
In 2002 brutal violence between Hindus and Muslims swept through Gujarat State. Ms. Bano, then 19 and pregnant, was gang raped by an angry Hindu mob, which also killed 14 of her relatives, including her 3-year-old daughter. Critics accuse Mr. Modi — Gujarat’s top official at the time — of turning a blind eye to the riots. He has not lost an election since. Ms. Bano’s life took a different trajectory. She repeatedly moved houses after the assault, for her family’s safety. Last August, 11 men who were sentenced to life in prison for raping her were released — on the recommendation of a review committee stacked with members of...more
April 9, 2024, 10:09 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Under current Japanese law, children at least 13 years old are considered capable of consent, meaning sexual activity with them is not considered statutory rape. This has meant even teen rape survivors face the same high bars to prosecuting perpetrators that adults do. In practice, regional ordinances banning 'lewd' acts with minors are sometimes seen as effectively raising the age of consent to 18 in many parts of Japan. But they come with significantly lighter penalties than rape charges and deem sex with children merely 'unethical' conduct, 'completely discounting its forced nature', Kazuna Kanajiri, an activist fighting pornography and sexual exploitation, told AFP" (para 9-12). "This leaves room for perpetrators...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Under current Japanese law, children at least 13 years old are considered capable of consent, meaning sexual activity with them is not considered statutory rape. This has meant even teen rape survivors face the same high bars to prosecuting perpetrators that adults do. In practice, regional ordinances banning 'lewd' acts with minors are sometimes seen as effectively raising the age of consent to 18 in many parts of Japan. But they come with significantly lighter penalties than rape charges and deem sex with children merely 'unethical' conduct, 'completely discounting its forced nature', Kazuna Kanajiri, an activist fighting pornography and sexual exploitation, told AFP" (para 9-12). "This leaves room for perpetrators...more
Feb. 20, 2024, 9:55 a.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DSFMF-PRACTICE-3, DSFMF-LAW-1, DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The country’s penal code also criminalises sex outside marriage. Police often do not believe women who report sexual violence, says Rothna Begum, a senior women’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch, instead siding with men who claim it was consensual, which can lead to the survivor facing charges" (para 25).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DSFMF-PRACTICE-3, DSFMF-LAW-1, DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The country’s penal code also criminalises sex outside marriage. Police often do not believe women who report sexual violence, says Rothna Begum, a senior women’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch, instead siding with men who claim it was consensual, which can lead to the survivor facing charges" (para 25).
Feb. 16, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"One, designed to increase the government’s capacity to prevent violence against women and improve the attention given to survivors by the justice system, was expected to meet resistance in a legislative body dominated by men and social conservatives. Another, more limited, bill that would fulfil a campaign promise to create more shelters for survivors of violence languishes as well" (para 12).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"One, designed to increase the government’s capacity to prevent violence against women and improve the attention given to survivors by the justice system, was expected to meet resistance in a legislative body dominated by men and social conservatives. Another, more limited, bill that would fulfil a campaign promise to create more shelters for survivors of violence languishes as well" (para 12).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
"[P]enalties for select offences committed against persons that were in a 'close relationship' or 'intimate relationship' with the offender at the time of the offence; or children under 14 years of age[] may be punished with up to twice the maximum punishment for the offence" (35).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, LRCM-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-1
"[P]enalties for select offences committed against persons that were in a 'close relationship' or 'intimate relationship' with the offender at the time of the offence; or children under 14 years of age[] may be punished with up to twice the maximum punishment for the offence" (35).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"[Amendment IX to the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, adopted in August 2015] abolished the crime of soliciting underage prostitutes. All such criminal acts are considered rape and will receive severe punishment." (7).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-2
"[Amendment IX to the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, adopted in August 2015] abolished the crime of soliciting underage prostitutes. All such criminal acts are considered rape and will receive severe punishment." (7).
Nov. 3, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
“Then last month, Yuna, the bank clerk, got a call from the government. Their investigation concluded the bank had broken the law, by committing sexual harassment and discrimination. It has been ordered to pay a fine and she is being transferred to a different branch” (para 37).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
“Then last month, Yuna, the bank clerk, got a call from the government. Their investigation concluded the bank had broken the law, by committing sexual harassment and discrimination. It has been ordered to pay a fine and she is being transferred to a different branch” (para 37).
Sept. 25, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"The law provides stringent penalties for rape, with life imprisonment as the maximum penalty" (8). "Acts of sexual harassment involving physical assault are prosecuted under relevant criminal statutes" (8-9).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"The law provides stringent penalties for rape, with life imprisonment as the maximum penalty" (8). "Acts of sexual harassment involving physical assault are prosecuted under relevant criminal statutes" (8-9).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Rape, including spousal rape, is illegal and punishable by up to eight years’ imprisonment if convicted" (18). "Sexual relations between an adult and a child younger than 12 are considered rape, and conviction carries a potential penalty of eight to 12 years’ imprisonment" (20). "Sexual relations with a child between the ages of 12 and 17 are considered sexual abuse, and convicted offenders may receive sentences from two to eight years in prison" (20-21)
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"Rape, including spousal rape, is illegal and punishable by up to eight years’ imprisonment if convicted" (18). "Sexual relations between an adult and a child younger than 12 are considered rape, and conviction carries a potential penalty of eight to 12 years’ imprisonment" (20). "Sexual relations with a child between the ages of 12 and 17 are considered sexual abuse, and convicted offenders may receive sentences from two to eight years in prison" (20-21)
Sept. 7, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-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" (para 33).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, LRW-LAW-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" (para 33).