International approaches to rape

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edited by Nicole Westmarland and Geetanjali Gangoli

Policy Press, 2011

Summary: Overview of rape law and policy in 10 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, India, China, Iran, and the United States

Introduction : approaches to rape / Nicole Westmarland and Geetanjali Gangoli
Sexual assault law in Australia : contextual challenges and changes / Patricia Easteal
Ending rape : the responsibility of the Canadian state / Lee Lakeman
Introduction to the issue of rape in China as a developing country / Qihua Ye
Still little justice for rape victim survivors : the void between policy and practice in England and Wales / Nicole Westmarland
Controlling women's sexuality : rape law in India / Geetanjali Gangoli
Breaking the silence : rape law in Iran and controlling women's sexuality / Nadia Aghtaie
Meeting the challenge? : responding to rape in Scotland / Sandy Brindley and Michele Burman
Paradox and policy : addressing rape in post-apartheid South Africa / Lisa Vetten
Impressive progress alongside persistent problems : rape law, policy and practice in the United States / Lynn Hecht Schafran and Jillian Weinberger