REFORM OF DISCRIMINATORY SEXUAL OFFENCES LAWS IN THE COMMONWEALTH AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS – Synopsis

This synopsis briefly draws together the lessons learned from each of six individual case studies of countries that have undertaken the reform of discriminatory sexual offences laws and compares and contrasts the different models of change. The case study series includes examples of both wholesale updating of criminal codes, allowing multiple issues to be tackled together, and targeted legislative reforms. By showcasing these examples, it is hoped that other countries can be inspired and assisted to undertake similar reforms.