Rape Law

Rape Is a 4-Letter Word

Mache Seibel, MD | Posted 04.21.2012

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Mache Seibel, MD

The U.S. Attorney General recently announced a revised definition of rape so that it can be more accurately reported and prosecuted. Here's how the new law differs from the old one.

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India Pressured To Drop 'Finger Test' From Rape Cases

Global Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The finger test really is as bad as it sounds. A doctor inserts two fingers into a rape victim's vagina to determine the presence or absence of the...

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Afghans Attack Women Protesting Controversial 'Rape Law' (SLIDESHOW)

AP | HEIDI VOGT | Posted 05.25.2011

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KABUL — A group of some 1,000 Afghans swarmed a demonstration of 300 women protesting against a new conservative marriage law on Wednesday. The ...

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Afghan 'Rape Law' Will NOT Go Into Effect: Ambassador (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE: In an interview for Bloomberg TV's "Political Capital with Al Hunt" today, Afghani Ambassador Said Jawad declared outright that the notorious...

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Italy Passes Emergency Rape Law To Crack Down On Sexual Violence

BBC | Posted 05.25.2011

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Italy's government has rushed through a decree to crack down on sexual violence and illegal immigration after a spate of rapes blamed on foreigners. ...

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