Recent cases of sexual assaults committed by women in the Bahamas highlight a gap in legal and institutional frameworks. Although the majority of sexual violence is perpetrated by men, it is crucial not to minimize or ignore acts of female violence. Victims must receive equal protection, regardless of the gender of the perpetrator. Modernizing legal definitions and reporting protocols is essential to ensure justice and transparency.
Sexual violence: the need for legal reform to include female assaults
This article was updated at 17:25.