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‘Men need better legal protection’ – Lawyer calls for rape law reform
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Lawyer Austin Brako-Powers calls for Ghana's rape laws to be amended under Act 29 to provide better legal protection and remedies for male sexual assault victims.
Private legal practitioner Austin Brako-Powers has called for Ghana’s rape laws to be amended to provide stronger legal protection and remedies for men who experience sexual assault.
Speaking on A Question of Law, Mr Brako-Powers said a male victim in such circumstances may not be able to report the incident as rape under the existing legal framework, but could pursue other offences, including indecent assault and assault.
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