From coercion to ‘no means no’: Switzerland updates its definition of rape
On Wednesday, the government announced that Switzerland will begin implementing the new law on sexual offences from July 1, 2024. The much-awaited legislation includes an overhaul of the rather restrictive current definition of sexual coercion and rape. The Alpine nation was criticised by the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention), of which it is a signatory, for requiring the need for threats, force or psychological... Читать дальше...