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“All our hope rests upon the possibility of a change of the laws which concern it, so that only rape or the comission of public offence, when this can be proved at the same time, shall be punishable.” quote by Richard Freiherr von Krafft-Ebing
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““All our hope rests upon the possibility of a change of the laws which concern it, so that only rape or the comission of public offence, when this can be proved at the same time, shall be punishable.””

Richard Freiherr von Krafft-Ebing

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Source Legal proposal, date unknown

Advocates changing laws so that only proven rape or public offenses are punishable, emphasizing evidence-based justice.

In simple terms: Punish only proven crimes.

Key Takeaway

Support evidence‑based law.

Themes

law justice evidence rights sexual assault

Mood

analytical serious advocacy

Type

Change:1 Equity:1 Gay rights:0 Homosexuality:0 Hope:0 Law:1 Psychopathology:0 Shall Punishable:1 Rape Comission:0 Offence Proved:0 Concern Rape:0 Public Offence:0

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • legislative reform
  • public policy

Key Concepts

legal theory human rights criminal justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can evidence be reliably gathered?
  • What safeguards protect victims?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may be hindered by evidentiary challenges.

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