39.256

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 42 - January 2023
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Amend the definition of rape in the Criminal Code so that it is based on lack of consent, in line with international standards, and remove any provision allowing the judicial authority to reduce sentences or acquit perpetrators of sexual offences (of a less serious nature than rape) due to their marriage or relationship with the victim

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Gender-based violence
  • Women's rights
Related document
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39.256 Amend the definition of rape in the Criminal Code so that it is based on lack of consent, in line with international standards, and remove any provision allowing the judicial authority to reduce sentences or acquit perpetrators of sexual offences (of a less serious nature than rape) due to their marriage or relationship with the victim (Belgium);