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Sexual violence and rape

Sexual violence and rape encompass non-consensual sexual acts, often (but not always) perpetrated through force, coercion, or abuse of authority. Many laws address the definitions of consent, evidentiary standards, and survivor protections.

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Peru Political Constitution

The Political Constitution of Peru (the “Constitution”) has several articles that directly and indirectly support women’s rights and gender justice. The Constitution recognizes that the supreme purpose of society and the State is to defend and respect the dignity of human beings (Article 1).

A Practical Approach to Evidence for Judicial Officers: Common Law Sources and African Applications

The manual for judges and judicial officers explains the common-law origins of evidence law, then offers contemporary country-specific analyses of thirteen southern and eastern African countries with a shared common-law colonial history: Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

A Practical Approach to Evidence for Judicial Officers: Common Law Sources and African Applications

The manual for judges and judicial officers explains the common-law origins of evidence law, then offers contemporary country-specific analyses of thirteen southern and eastern African countries with a shared common-law colonial history: Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Nam

A Practical Approach to Evidence for Judicial Officers: Common Law Sources and African Applications

The manual for judges and judicial officers explains the common-law origins of evidence law, then offers contemporary country-specific analyses of thirteen southern and eastern African countries with a shared common-law colonial history: Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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