THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling, affirming the principle that victims of rape are not required to prove resistance in cases, where sexual assault is committed through force, threat or intimidation.
THE Commission on Human Rights welcomes the recent Supreme Court ruling, affirming the principle that victims of rape are not required to prove resistance in cases, where sexual assault is committed through force, threat or intimidation. This landmark decision represents a significant step forward in ensuring that rape victims are not subjected to undue scrutiny, blame or an unfair burden of proof in seeking justice.
The ruling also underscores the unique vulnerability of child victims, especially in cases of incestuous rape, where the abuser often wields significant physical, emotional and moral authority over the victim.Rape is a violation of human rights, and no one — regardless of their relationship with the perpetrator, their behavior or their background — should ever be blamed for it. It is the perpetrator's crime, and they must be held accountable to the full extent of the law.
Of CHR On Welcoming Recent Supreme Court Ruling Affirming That Rape Victims Are Not Required To Prove Resistance
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