Study finds female judges impose harsher sentences in sexual offence cases, particularly for female and minor victims, based on 2,200 Spanish cases.
Female judges tend to impose harsher sentences in sexual offence cases, especially for female and minor victims, according to a study led by Laura Arantegui at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. The research, based on 2,200 sexual offence cases in Spanish provincial courts, found that while Spanish law strictly determines penalties, human factors, such as the sex of judges, can impact sentencing decisions.
May 22, 2024
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