Learn Something New
- Anna Mae
- Jul 11, 2016
- 1 min read
Germany brings rape laws into 21st century with ‘no means no’ provision
''Germany updated its sexual violence laws to make it easier to prosecute rape cases.
Previously, there had to be proof that a victim resisted for a rape to be prosecuted. Now, saying “no” will be enough evidence and a victim’s testimony in court will finally be given the weight it deserves.
This is a long-overdue amendment and comes after decades of criticism that Germany had a dangerously regressive stance toward rape...''
by Joe McCarthy
Comments