We need guidelines on how organisations like schools, universities and corporations should deal with sexual harassment cases, says Yeoh. – 123rf.com
It’s a good start for sure, but some believe many things need to be ironed out for it to work, especially for kids. “Such training must also be at a level where children can understand what it is and how they can seek help. Yeoh shared this in a webinar on Thursday night organised by non-governmental organisations Protect and Save The Children and Monsters Among Us.
“Schools and education institutions should ensure all staff and the school community are sensitised on what is appropriate and inappropriate conduct.Sexual harassment is defined in the Bill as any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature directed at a person which is reasonably offensive or humiliating or is a threat to his or her well-being.As it is a civil system, the burden of proof is on the balance of probabilities.
It is also interesting to note that under Section 82 of the Penal Code, a child under the age of 10 cannot be considered to commit a crime. Youth activist Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, 18, says many youths her age do not know what laws are relevant for their protection.