Commentary: When it comes to sexual offences, defending him shouldn’t be about blaming her

The article discusses the issue of victim-blaming in cases of theft, scams, and sexual offenses, focusing on a recent incident involving lawyer Chia Boon Teck’s comments on a rape case. While the accused should be able to defend themselves, victim-blaming can have negative consequences and discourage victims, especially women, from reporting sexual assaults. The Law Society asked Mr. Chia to resign, and even Minister K Shanmugam stated that victim-blaming has no place in society. Despite some support for Mr. Chia’s questioning, victim-blaming remains a contentious issue with far-reaching implications.

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