The Scottish executive have announced that £200,000 will be given to Rape Crisis Scotland to fund a campaign that points out that women are not to blame for rape. It will include posters of drunk, flirty and scantily dressed women and the message: ‘This isn't an invitation to rape me’. It is also going to try to make it clear that physical force is not required for sex to be rape. This will partner to rape legislation that, for the first time in Scotland, defines the meaning of consent and places the burden on the rapist to demonstrate (not prove in a legal sense) consent in court.
This is a step in the right direction. Now, if only other governmental bodies would sit up and listen…
This is a step in the right direction. Now, if only other governmental bodies would sit up and listen…
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