Ministers approved an amendment that would permit capital punishment for the crime after a series of assaults led to widespread calls to tackle what many say is a systemic problem.
Tag: Sex Crimes
An Afghan Boy’s Rape and Death Prompt a Rare Response: Arrests
Villagers confronted officials, and seven police officers are now in jail, in a rare official action to investigate child sexual abuse accusations in Afghanistan.
Paris Chef Commits Suicide After Assault Allegations, Family Says
Taku Sekine, 39, famous for his restaurants, Dersou and Cheval d’Or, had faced recent accusations of sexual violence.
Woman Dies in Delhi After Gang Rape, Fueling Outrage Again in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for justice in the rape case, in Uttar Pradesh. But after years of rampant sexual violence, prosecutions remain rare.
W.H.O. Workers Are Accused of Sex Abuse During Ebola Response in Congo
The U.N. health agency, already grappling with the challenge of leading the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, vowed it would investigate the allegations that women were exploited in return for jobs.
Cardinal Pell Is Expected at Vatican, 3 Years After Leaving Under a Shadow
The prelate’s return would come five months after Australia’s highest court overturned his conviction for molesting two children. For now, his plans have not been made public.
Former Models Accuse Elite Agent Gerald Marie of Rape and Sexual Assault
Prosecutors in Paris are reviewing a complaint containing claims against Gérald Marie, former European chief of Elite Model Management, dating back decades.
Israeli Accused of Sex Abuse in Australia Can Be Extradited, Court Says
Australia has been seeking Malka Leifer’s extradition for six years so she can face 74 charges of sexual assault stemming from her time as the principal of an ultra-Orthodox school in Melbourne.
A Nigerian State Plans to Castrate Convicted Child Rapists
A harsh new law to punish those who rape children in the state of Kaduna has drawn praise from some, and accusations of “legislative sadism” from others.
Former U.K. Lawmaker Jailed for 2 Years in Sexual Assaults
Charles Elphicke, who served as a Conservative member of Parliament, was found guilty of assaulting two women, one who worked for him as a parliamentary aide and the other as a nanny for his children.