BEYOND BELIEF: HOW THE 'CORROBORATION RULE' IN MALAWI OBSTRUCTS JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF SEX CRIMES AND DISCRIMINATES AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS ON THE BASIS OF SEX - A CALL FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGE.

Authors :: Liu, Michelle Xiao
Benton, Alexandra K. Creel
Source :: Columbia Journal of Gender and Law. Summer, 2021, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p408, 45 p.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Abstract Sexual abuse against women and girls in Malawi is pervasive, and survivors face significant barriers in their quest for justice. One particular barrier--the "corroboration rule"--stands out as a discriminatory [...]

Subjects :: Evidence (Law) -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Standards
Evidence, Criminal -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Standards
Sex discrimination against women -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prevention -- Remedies
Sex crimes -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prevention -- Remedies
Government regulation
United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

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