New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
Czech government to propose new legal definition of rape
The current definition does not explicitly include the absence of consent.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
Former MP Dominik Feri charged with rape
Prosecution for the former TOP 09 politician began almost two years after several women accused him of sexual violence.
Survey finds that 40 percent of Czechs believe rape victims are 'partly responsible'
A study by Amnesty International finds that a considerable proportion of Czechs place blame on rape victims.
'What We Wore Before' installation decries victim-shaming in Czech society
A new installation by Konsent and Amnesty International displays clothes and stories of real rape victims to dispel prejudices.
Czech Republic moves to create sex offender registry
Czech attorney proposes setting up a non-public sex offender registry to prevent convicted sex offenders from working with children.
Czech women's rights organizations calling for a new definition of rape
Thirteen European countries now define rape as non-consensual intercourse; protesters Tuesday called for a similar definition to prevail in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Afghan traveling from Germany commits stabbing and rape in Karlovy Vary, crown reaches nine-year high against euro, extreme flood warning in place today.
After a slow start, #MeToo is picking up steam in Czechia
The Czech Republic’s first help center for victims of sexual violence will open, reflecting growing support for victims and scrutiny of offenders.
Czech NGO launches the country's first helpline for victims of sexual assault
No such support service for victims of sexual violence has previously been available in the Czech Republic.
