International Approaches to RapeWestmarland, Nicole, Gangoli, Geetanjali Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Following on from International approaches to prostitution (The Policy Press, 2006), this book provides an overview of rape law and policy in 10 countries, including England, Australia, Canada, India and China. By introducing readers to national perspectives of issues relating to rape, the book presents a comparative approach that highlights the similarities and differences between countries, contexts, laws, key issues, policies and interventions. It is recommended for academics, students, practitioners and policy makers. |
Contents
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Sexual assault law in Australia | 13 |
the responsibility of the Canadian state | 35 |
Introduction to the issue of rape in China as a developing country | 57 |
the void between policy and practice in England and Wales | 79 |
rape law in India | 101 |
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