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Slovakia Faces Backlash Over Anti-Corruption Measures
law-and-politics1 year ago

Slovakia Faces Backlash Over Anti-Corruption Measures

Slovakia's recent law change, which gives the defense ministry the power to veto arms export licenses, has sparked controversy and raised concerns about potential corruption. Additionally, the amendment also affects rape prosecutions, as it introduces a requirement for victims to prove that they resisted their attackers. This legal reform has drawn criticism from activists and legal experts, who argue that it could discourage rape survivors from coming forward and hinder efforts to combat corruption.