Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia

The idea of compensating rape victims is fast gaining momentum around the globe amidst the cry to seek justice for crime victims in general. Several NGOs in Malaysia see the importance of setting up an agency to response to the plight of these women. The law is seen as inadequately responsive towar...

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Main Author: Ismail, S.Z.
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Language:English
Published: EuroJournals Publishing Inc.2011 2011
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spelling my.um.eprints.28962014-12-26T03:27:03Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/2896/ Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia Ismail, S.Z. K Law (General) The idea of compensating rape victims is fast gaining momentum around the globe amidst the cry to seek justice for crime victims in general. Several NGOs in Malaysia see the importance of setting up an agency to response to the plight of these women. The law is seen as inadequately responsive towards the victims. Even by imposing stiffer punishment on the rapists, this does not bring any good to the victims. Some are left with various physical injuries, contracting sexually-related diseases and unwanted pregnancy, but almost all find it hard to overcome the psychological trauma, the effects that are more difficult to recognize than physical hurt. This study examines why compensation for rape victims is significantly necessary after the incident. The writer is of the opinion that compensation is one of the reparation possibilities and the relevant authority should not overlook the compensation probability to address the plight of the victims. EuroJournals Publishing Inc.2011 2011 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.um.edu.my/2896/1/EJSS_26_2_SZI.pdf Ismail, S.Z. (2011) Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia. European Journal of Social Sciences, 26 (2). pp. 176-184. ISSN ISSN 1450-2267 http://www.europeanjournalofsocialsciences.com
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Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia
description The idea of compensating rape victims is fast gaining momentum around the globe amidst the cry to seek justice for crime victims in general. Several NGOs in Malaysia see the importance of setting up an agency to response to the plight of these women. The law is seen as inadequately responsive towards the victims. Even by imposing stiffer punishment on the rapists, this does not bring any good to the victims. Some are left with various physical injuries, contracting sexually-related diseases and unwanted pregnancy, but almost all find it hard to overcome the psychological trauma, the effects that are more difficult to recognize than physical hurt. This study examines why compensation for rape victims is significantly necessary after the incident. The writer is of the opinion that compensation is one of the reparation possibilities and the relevant authority should not overlook the compensation probability to address the plight of the victims.
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title Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia
title_short Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia
title_full Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia
title_fullStr Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of Malaysia
title_sort constructing some possibilities for compensation as part of legal remedies for rape survivors: the case of malaysia
publisher EuroJournals Publishing Inc.2011
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