Latest items for LRW-PRACTICE-1
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Limited investigative resources, poor forensic capabilities, and an ineffective judicial system prevented prosecution of most cases" (18). "Sexual harassment was common and not illegal. It may be prosecuted, however, under assault and battery and defamation statutes" (19). "Limited investigative resources and an inadequate judicial system prevented prosecution of most cases. There were reports of prosecutions during the year" (21).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Limited investigative resources, poor forensic capabilities, and an ineffective judicial system prevented prosecution of most cases" (18). "Sexual harassment was common and not illegal. It may be prosecuted, however, under assault and battery and defamation statutes" (19). "Limited investigative resources and an inadequate judicial system prevented prosecution of most cases. There were reports of prosecutions during the year" (21).
Sept. 18, 2023, 12:36 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Local media reports say that in half a dozen districts around Bhilwara, if a family cannot repay a loan, the aggrieved creditor has complained to the 'caste panchayats' or caste councils. By way of 'settlement', the councils have ordered the family to hand over their daughter – sometimes more than one depending on the size of the loan – so that the creditor can sell her to a trafficker to recoup his money. In its notice, the commission said that if the family refuses to sell their daughter, 'their mothers are subjected to rape on the diktats of caste panchayats for the settlement of disputes' "(para.4-6).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Local media reports say that in half a dozen districts around Bhilwara, if a family cannot repay a loan, the aggrieved creditor has complained to the 'caste panchayats' or caste councils. By way of 'settlement', the councils have ordered the family to hand over their daughter – sometimes more than one depending on the size of the loan – so that the creditor can sell her to a trafficker to recoup his money. In its notice, the commission said that if the family refuses to sell their daughter, 'their mothers are subjected to rape on the diktats of caste panchayats for the settlement of disputes' "(para.4-6).
Sept. 18, 2023, 12:32 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The women are members of Shosho Jikinge, Swahili for 'Grandmother protect yourself', a group of 20 aged between 55 and 90 who all live in Korogocho and are learning how to defend themselves from sexual assault and other crimes, such as mugging and robbery." (para.4). " 'We started this group in 2007 when we realised that elderly women had become easy targets of rape and abuse,' says Nyariara, a founding member. She was trained for six months by volunteer martial arts enthusiasts and has been leading classes since 2014" (para.6). "Gladys Wanjiku, 80, another Korogocho resident and member of the class, says criminals take advantage of the fact that most...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The women are members of Shosho Jikinge, Swahili for 'Grandmother protect yourself', a group of 20 aged between 55 and 90 who all live in Korogocho and are learning how to defend themselves from sexual assault and other crimes, such as mugging and robbery." (para.4). " 'We started this group in 2007 when we realised that elderly women had become easy targets of rape and abuse,' says Nyariara, a founding member. She was trained for six months by volunteer martial arts enthusiasts and has been leading classes since 2014" (para.6). "Gladys Wanjiku, 80, another Korogocho resident and member of the class, says criminals take advantage of the fact that most...more
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[A]ll reports of gender-based violence against women, including domestic violence, are [not] duly investigated and victims [do not] have access to protection services[. T]he mandate of gender-based violence prosecutors [need to be strengthened] to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished and that victims have access to appropriate redress, including compensation" (6).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[A]ll reports of gender-based violence against women, including domestic violence, are [not] duly investigated and victims [do not] have access to protection services[. T]he mandate of gender-based violence prosecutors [need to be strengthened] to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished and that victims have access to appropriate redress, including compensation" (6).
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The maximum penalty for an initial rape conviction is seven years. The maximum sentence for subsequent rape convictions is life imprisonment; however, the usual maximum was 14 years in prison" (12). "Consensual same-sex sexual activity between adults is legal" (15).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The maximum penalty for an initial rape conviction is seven years. The maximum sentence for subsequent rape convictions is life imprisonment; however, the usual maximum was 14 years in prison" (12). "Consensual same-sex sexual activity between adults is legal" (15).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-1
"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: LRW-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-1
"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 30, 2023, 5:37 a.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A study last year found that one in five young Spanish men did not believe that gender violence existed, instead seeing it as an "ideological invention".(Parag. 21)
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A study last year found that one in five young Spanish men did not believe that gender violence existed, instead seeing it as an "ideological invention".(Parag. 21)
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[It is recommended that Cambodia take] specific steps to strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and ensure that cases of gender-based discrimination and violence against women, including domestic violence and rape, are thoroughly investigated, perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished and victims are provided with remedies" (4). Perpetrators of gender-based discrimination are not always thoroughly investigated and persecuted (MV- coder comment). "[There are] Social norms that justify gender-based violence against women and girls and blame the victim rather than the perpetrator, and the high prevalence of such violence, in particular domestic violence, as well as rape, including gang rape or bauk, which is viewed as a means of...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[It is recommended that Cambodia take] specific steps to strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and ensure that cases of gender-based discrimination and violence against women, including domestic violence and rape, are thoroughly investigated, perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished and victims are provided with remedies" (4). Perpetrators of gender-based discrimination are not always thoroughly investigated and persecuted (MV- coder comment). "[There are] Social norms that justify gender-based violence against women and girls and blame the victim rather than the perpetrator, and the high prevalence of such violence, in particular domestic violence, as well as rape, including gang rape or bauk, which is viewed as a means of...more
July 12, 2023, 10:36 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A study last year found that one in five young Spanish men did not believe that gender violence existed, instead seeing it as an "ideological invention".(Parag. 21)
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A study last year found that one in five young Spanish men did not believe that gender violence existed, instead seeing it as an "ideological invention".(Parag. 21)
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In a country where nearly 99% of women consider sexual abuse of girls to be a serious problem, the adoption of the Act has had significant implications for the protection and response to girls and women’s risks to abuse." (13)."Nonetheless, prosecution of sexual offenses continues to be challenged by the fact that there is limited evidence mainly owing to inadequate investigation procedures by the Police on the islands, as well as limited capacity of the health care professionals to screen cases and properly capture evidence. At present, PGO has established branches of the office in 9 of the 19 Atolls, and while this is important progress in a short period...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In a country where nearly 99% of women consider sexual abuse of girls to be a serious problem, the adoption of the Act has had significant implications for the protection and response to girls and women’s risks to abuse." (13)."Nonetheless, prosecution of sexual offenses continues to be challenged by the fact that there is limited evidence mainly owing to inadequate investigation procedures by the Police on the islands, as well as limited capacity of the health care professionals to screen cases and properly capture evidence. At present, PGO has established branches of the office in 9 of the 19 Atolls, and while this is important progress in a short period...more
June 26, 2023, 6:45 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In India’s capital territory, you’re not likely to find many, if any, female taxi drivers. For Delhi’s young professional women, that’s become a problem. Last year a male Uber driver raped a female passenger, generating a fiery debate about the safety of women on New Delhi’s roads" (para3).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In India’s capital territory, you’re not likely to find many, if any, female taxi drivers. For Delhi’s young professional women, that’s become a problem. Last year a male Uber driver raped a female passenger, generating a fiery debate about the safety of women on New Delhi’s roads" (para3).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents has a legal department that tracks advances in, derogations from and the entry into force of new laws and recent amendments to existing laws, thereby keeping the Nicaraguan criminal process and the legal and judicial framework governing police action up to date. In 2015, the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents merged with the Legal Cooperation Directorate; as a result, it has been possible to capitalize on experience, good practices, specialized personnel and technical resources and offer a better service and greater proximity to communities. The comprehensive service model provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents has a legal department that tracks advances in, derogations from and the entry into force of new laws and recent amendments to existing laws, thereby keeping the Nicaraguan criminal process and the legal and judicial framework governing police action up to date. In 2015, the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents merged with the Legal Cooperation Directorate; as a result, it has been possible to capitalize on experience, good practices, specialized personnel and technical resources and offer a better service and greater proximity to communities. The comprehensive service model provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic...more
June 18, 2023, 9:21 a.m.
Countries: Malta
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-DATA-1
"In one recent study, 20% of respondents said that rape can be provoked. Women continue to be largely absent from public life. Even after the implementation of a mechanism to enable political parties to appoint women directly to parliament, only 27.8% of Maltese MPs are female" (Para.20).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-1, LBHO-DATA-1
"In one recent study, 20% of respondents said that rape can be provoked. Women continue to be largely absent from public life. Even after the implementation of a mechanism to enable political parties to appoint women directly to parliament, only 27.8% of Maltese MPs are female" (Para.20).
May 22, 2023, 10:49 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A man called Dong Zhimin had bought the woman for 5,000 yuan ($727.26) and had kept her chained up in a room without sun, electricity, and running water since 2017, the Jiangsu Xuzhou Intermediate People's Court said in a statement on Friday. Dong was jailed for nine years on Thursday for abuse and illegal imprisonment, the court said" (Para.3-4).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A man called Dong Zhimin had bought the woman for 5,000 yuan ($727.26) and had kept her chained up in a room without sun, electricity, and running water since 2017, the Jiangsu Xuzhou Intermediate People's Court said in a statement on Friday. Dong was jailed for nine years on Thursday for abuse and illegal imprisonment, the court said" (Para.3-4).
May 19, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Emotional abuse, rape, maltreatment, beatings and death threats are what some of these young girls have encountered. Yet, they are expected to adhere to the demands of the custom and are left with no choice whatsoever"(Para.6).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Emotional abuse, rape, maltreatment, beatings and death threats are what some of these young girls have encountered. Yet, they are expected to adhere to the demands of the custom and are left with no choice whatsoever"(Para.6).
April 28, 2023, 9:47 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, DV-DATA-1
"Girls who marry early are also more likely to experience domestic violence, sexual violence, and complications or death during childbirth" (3).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, DV-DATA-1
"Girls who marry early are also more likely to experience domestic violence, sexual violence, and complications or death during childbirth" (3).
April 19, 2023, 6:17 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Another survivor, whose identity has been withheld, told GRC how she was ordered to have sex with an officer, and forcibly raped when she refused. 'He ordered me to take off my pants and wash my genitals. He ordered me to lie down naked. When I refused to do so, he took me by force and proceeded with intercourse,' 'I was so ashamed,' she said. 'Where - and how - could I report this?'" (para 31-34).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Another survivor, whose identity has been withheld, told GRC how she was ordered to have sex with an officer, and forcibly raped when she refused. 'He ordered me to take off my pants and wash my genitals. He ordered me to lie down naked. When I refused to do so, he took me by force and proceeded with intercourse,' 'I was so ashamed,' she said. 'Where - and how - could I report this?'" (para 31-34).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2016, the following cases were heard under the Criminal Code:...357 cases (427 persons) under article 118 (rape); 33 cases (38 persons) under article 121 (coercing a woman to enter into sexual relations)...In 2017:... 269 cases (334 persons) under article 118; 5 cases (11 persons) under article 121...In 2018:...144 cases (173 persons) under article 118; nine cases (11 persons) under article 121...In 2019 (nine months):...90 cases (126 persons) under article 118; one case (three persons) under article 121..."(33-34). "To prevent domestic violence, the Protection of Women against Harassment and Violence Act was adopted on 2 September 2019. It defines the concepts of 'sexual violence', 'physical violence', 'economic violence', 'psychological violence',...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2016, the following cases were heard under the Criminal Code:...357 cases (427 persons) under article 118 (rape); 33 cases (38 persons) under article 121 (coercing a woman to enter into sexual relations)...In 2017:... 269 cases (334 persons) under article 118; 5 cases (11 persons) under article 121...In 2018:...144 cases (173 persons) under article 118; nine cases (11 persons) under article 121...In 2019 (nine months):...90 cases (126 persons) under article 118; one case (three persons) under article 121..."(33-34). "To prevent domestic violence, the Protection of Women against Harassment and Violence Act was adopted on 2 September 2019. It defines the concepts of 'sexual violence', 'physical violence', 'economic violence', 'psychological violence',...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: INFIB-PRACTICE-1, LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[The state does not] effectively investigate and prosecute cases of harassment and female genital mutilation" (7).
Variables: INFIB-PRACTICE-1, LRW-PRACTICE-1
"[The state does not] effectively investigate and prosecute cases of harassment and female genital mutilation" (7).
March 4, 2023, 8:24 a.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In other cases, unmarried pregnant women are promised healthcare, only for their children to be taken away. In others, women are raped and made pregnant" (Para. 10). "In April police raided a baby factory and two unregistered orphanages in Lagos and rescued more than 160 children, some of whom had been sexually abused" (Para. 11).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In other cases, unmarried pregnant women are promised healthcare, only for their children to be taken away. In others, women are raped and made pregnant" (Para. 10). "In April police raided a baby factory and two unregistered orphanages in Lagos and rescued more than 160 children, some of whom had been sexually abused" (Para. 11).
March 4, 2023, 8:13 a.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"...The court system still blames and shames victims of sexual assault for wearing “provocative” attire…" (Para. 10).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"...The court system still blames and shames victims of sexual assault for wearing “provocative” attire…" (Para. 10).
March 4, 2023, 7:01 a.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Sexual assault, however, remains a huge issue for women in Egypt, especially since many survivors do not come forward about the assault or report the perpetrator to the police. Many victims are silenced due to societal pressure combined with guilt, shame, embarrassment, and fear of retribution" (Para. 11).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Sexual assault, however, remains a huge issue for women in Egypt, especially since many survivors do not come forward about the assault or report the perpetrator to the police. Many victims are silenced due to societal pressure combined with guilt, shame, embarrassment, and fear of retribution" (Para. 11).
Feb. 27, 2023, 1:02 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Ms. Kim also initially declared that the rape and killing of a college student on campus last June was not violence against women and shouldn’t be used to fan 'gender conflict.'"(para 17)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The lack of accountability and refusal to acknowledge the violence women face shows that there is not a strong enforcement of laws against rape and sexual assault).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Ms. Kim also initially declared that the rape and killing of a college student on campus last June was not violence against women and shouldn’t be used to fan 'gender conflict.'"(para 17)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The lack of accountability and refusal to acknowledge the violence women face shows that there is not a strong enforcement of laws against rape and sexual assault).
Feb. 27, 2023, 8:13 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
“Victims of sexual violence, who NGOs stated were mainly uninsured, often did not have access to sexual and reproductive health services. Emergency contraception was available as part of clinical management of rape. Trafficking victims had access to health care through NGOs approved by authorities.” (23).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
“Victims of sexual violence, who NGOs stated were mainly uninsured, often did not have access to sexual and reproductive health services. Emergency contraception was available as part of clinical management of rape. Trafficking victims had access to health care through NGOs approved by authorities.” (23).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The Judgment Execution Directorate established within the Supreme Court (SC) has been monitoring the implementation of court judgments which is instrumental in realizing women’s rights and gender equality in Nepal. The OPMCM has also set up Judgment Execution Coordination Committee to facilitate the implementation of court judgments." (6)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The creation of this unit goes to show that there was a lack of enforcement of laws when it came to gender equality). "Significant efforts to build national capacity to respond violence against women have been bringing encouraging results so far. However, some cases of physical and sexual violence, human trafficking, incidences of dowry-related violence, and witchcraft allegation...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The Judgment Execution Directorate established within the Supreme Court (SC) has been monitoring the implementation of court judgments which is instrumental in realizing women’s rights and gender equality in Nepal. The OPMCM has also set up Judgment Execution Coordination Committee to facilitate the implementation of court judgments." (6)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The creation of this unit goes to show that there was a lack of enforcement of laws when it came to gender equality). "Significant efforts to build national capacity to respond violence against women have been bringing encouraging results so far. However, some cases of physical and sexual violence, human trafficking, incidences of dowry-related violence, and witchcraft allegation...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Was there ever a moment I was wholly sad and overcoming the harm done to me? [. . .] I tried to get over it as a victim, but I can’t.' This is part of a memo the Center for Military Human Rights Korea (CMHRK) released on Thursday, written by a woman who was sexually harassed by a male superior in her unit, the 15th Special Activity Wing of the Air Force. The victim stated through the CMHRK that she is not receiving adequate victim protection from the military since the incident." (Para2-3). "The military sexual violence counseling center affiliated with the CMHRK released a memo written by the victim,...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Was there ever a moment I was wholly sad and overcoming the harm done to me? [. . .] I tried to get over it as a victim, but I can’t.' This is part of a memo the Center for Military Human Rights Korea (CMHRK) released on Thursday, written by a woman who was sexually harassed by a male superior in her unit, the 15th Special Activity Wing of the Air Force. The victim stated through the CMHRK that she is not receiving adequate victim protection from the military since the incident." (Para2-3). "The military sexual violence counseling center affiliated with the CMHRK released a memo written by the victim,...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
" 'The petitioner alleged that the respondent did not care if she consented or said no, but would force her and once he climaxed and satisfied himself, he would ‘get off her’ ' The woman claimed that his behavior and treatment toward her has severely damaged her physical, emotional and mental health." (Para.15-16). "Lewis-Johnson said the husband is 'correct' in noting that Bahamian laws provide for sex in a marriage.She said there is a right for consummation.'I am, however, of the view that it ought not to be taken by force and is painful to one party,' the justice said" (Para.25-27). " 'It was clear from his evidence that he...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
" 'The petitioner alleged that the respondent did not care if she consented or said no, but would force her and once he climaxed and satisfied himself, he would ‘get off her’ ' The woman claimed that his behavior and treatment toward her has severely damaged her physical, emotional and mental health." (Para.15-16). "Lewis-Johnson said the husband is 'correct' in noting that Bahamian laws provide for sex in a marriage.She said there is a right for consummation.'I am, however, of the view that it ought not to be taken by force and is painful to one party,' the justice said" (Para.25-27). " 'It was clear from his evidence that he...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In one of a series of videos, which together have been viewed millions of times, the former model and child actor broke down in tears as she talked about Nepal’s statute of limitations that dictates survivors must report cases of rape within one year of the offence being committed. Days after the videos were posted on the social media site on 18 May, hundreds of protesters took to the streets calling for change to the country’s rape laws, and on 24 May six lawyers filed a petition at the supreme court demanding the repeal of the statute" (Para.2-3). "As a result of public pressure, a man has been arrested in...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"In one of a series of videos, which together have been viewed millions of times, the former model and child actor broke down in tears as she talked about Nepal’s statute of limitations that dictates survivors must report cases of rape within one year of the offence being committed. Days after the videos were posted on the social media site on 18 May, hundreds of protesters took to the streets calling for change to the country’s rape laws, and on 24 May six lawyers filed a petition at the supreme court demanding the repeal of the statute" (Para.2-3). "As a result of public pressure, a man has been arrested in...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:25 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The man walked into a barbecue restaurant in northern China and approached a table of three women. He put his hand on the back of one, who shook him off. In response, he slapped her — then, with several other men, savagely beat her and the other women, hitting them with chairs, kicking them and dragging them outdoors" (Para.1). "[T]he brutal attack ... left two women hospitalized.Women flooded social media with their outrage and terror at the threat of sexual violence that looms over everyday life" (Para.2). "The intensity of the public response made clear the growing attention to sexual harassment and gender-based violence in China, where conversations about equality...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The man walked into a barbecue restaurant in northern China and approached a table of three women. He put his hand on the back of one, who shook him off. In response, he slapped her — then, with several other men, savagely beat her and the other women, hitting them with chairs, kicking them and dragging them outdoors" (Para.1). "[T]he brutal attack ... left two women hospitalized.Women flooded social media with their outrage and terror at the threat of sexual violence that looms over everyday life" (Para.2). "The intensity of the public response made clear the growing attention to sexual harassment and gender-based violence in China, where conversations about equality...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1) "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "In a report, published on Tuesday, the ICO says the current approach is undermining trust and confidence in the criminal justice system and re-victimising complainants, who can be subjected to a far greater level...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Police and prosecutors have been told to stop the mass collection of personal information from rape victims or face being fined by the UK’s data watchdog" (Para.1) "The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said they must immediately stop getting complainants in rape and serious sexual offence cases to sign forms, known in England and Wales as Stafford statements, which give officers general consent to obtain often highly sensitive third-party materials, including medical, education and counselling records" (Para.2). "In a report, published on Tuesday, the ICO says the current approach is undermining trust and confidence in the criminal justice system and re-victimising complainants, who can be subjected to a far greater level...more