₦airaland Forum

4Play:
As most rapes occur in private settings with no eyewitnesses, it's inevitable that there are incidents of false accusations. But the reality is that false accusations are relatively few compared to the true incidents of rape (most of which is unreported).

This obsession with the idea that women are going around falsely alleging rape and that this should be given as equal an emphasis as we give to tackling rape reflects a culture of denial that you get in a society where sexual violence is rampant.

Although it's very difficult to ascertain, there have been many recent studies of false rape accusations which suggest false accusations constitute up to 10% at most of reported rapes, some suggest as low as 1-2%. Admittedly, these studies are in the west but there is no reason to believe Nigerian women are more inclined to lie about rape given a cultural context where the menfolk are more interested in accusing every female alleged rape victim of being a liar.

4Play:
As most rapes occur in private settings with no eyewitnesses, it's inevitable that there are incidents of false accusations. But the reality is that false accusations are relatively few compared to the true incidents of rape (most of which is unreported).

This obsession with the idea that women are going around falsely alleging rape and that this should be given as equal an emphasis as we give to tackling rape reflects a culture of denial that you get in a society where sexual violence is rampant.

Although it's very difficult to ascertain, there have been many recent studies of false rape accusations which suggest false accusations constitute up to 10% at most of reported rapes, some suggest as low as 1-2%. Admittedly, these studies are in the west but there is no reason to believe Nigerian women are more inclined to lie about rape given a cultural context where the menfolk are more interested in accusing every female alleged rape victim of being a liar.

gypsey:
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Xisnin:
First, you failed to define what "false accusation" means to you when it comes to rape issues.

Technically, false accusation can be established only in few situations such as having other witnesses(which is unlikely), the accuser change their story, or their is a record of the encounter e.g videos and chats.

If an accuser knows that changing their story will land them in jail, they will never do it. They will stick to their gun and the accused will suffer

Note, a suspect being discharged for lack of evidence is not the same as a "false allegation.

Also, false allegation is not a crime in other cases.
Accuse someone of being a thief, murderer and kidnapper and the worst that happens is a civil suit followed by fines but no jail terms.
We cannot change the principle of law just to accommodate a different crime.

To quote a legal opinion:

"In criminal defamation, the law seeks to prevent a situation in which defamation assumes a tendency to arouse angry passion, provoke revenge and set the society ablaze in a way that public peace is endangered."

In other words, unless your "false allegation" case can actually set the society ablaze, it is entirely a civil matter.

Stop inviting or sleeping with random strangers and if you must, document everything.
What about those accused by people they know?
Well, life is full of risks, by mere participation we agree to the unknown risks.

Also, avoid asymmetric relationships where you hold all the powers, some people who feel oppressed can choose to fight dirty. Someone with healthy self-esteem is unlikely to use underhanded tactics.
Bad things do happen to good people and this isn't particularly a revelation to any adult. Some people get lynched for walking at the wrong time. Of course, we can stop the lynchings but we can't stop the allegations.

Having said this, "false allegations" will be a very small percentage as it takes high level of psychopathy to maintain
the consistent lie to inflict pain.

In the Nigerian context, rape is one of the easiest crimes to get away with because it is very difficult to get evidence for a conviction. So the overwhelming majority of the few successful prosecutions are those between strangers, minors and those based on self-confessions.

And to the women out there, stay safe, and avoid risky encounters.

Luckydubby7:
The one that pained me most was the one that happened in lagos were a girl killed an old man
his house went and claimed that the man wanted to rape her.

incogni2o:
and it should be the same purnishment as rape itself.

the fact you want an innocent person to suffer the same purnishment.

but either ways, the law is an ass

Kalatium:
With the current rise in cases of rape in Nigeria, it calls for the ammendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Anytime i hear the news i feel tragic, owing to the fact that a randy rascal will commit such atrocity to another human just for instant gratification.

Some suggest that castration is the best solution to curb the menace(the Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai has agreed to this). If this will eliminate rape cases so be it.

However, i have an issue with those who falsely accuse men of rape. I have seen it over and over where ladies cook up stories just to get back on an ex after a sour relationship.

I think something needs to be done to these perpetrators. They need to serve jail terms for misleading others. I know of a lady that frame an Ex for rape only for it to be discovered that she lied and nothing was done to her. This will give her the audacity to try it on another or encourage someone to do it. If the guy had not been lucky he will be in prison for what he never did.

While i was on Nairaland i saw a thread where guys narrate stories of how they were falsely Accused of rape.

This is why Nigerian constitution will have to be reviewed and amended

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4Play:
As most rapes occur in private settings with no eyewitnesses, it's inevitable that there are incidents of false accusations. But the reality is that false accusations are relatively few compared to the true incidents of rape (most of which is unreported).

This obsession with the idea that women are going around falsely alleging rape and that this should be given as equal an emphasis as we give to tackling rape reflects a culture of denial that you get in a society where sexual violence is rampant.

Although it's very difficult to ascertain, there have been many recent studies of false rape accusations which suggest false accusations constitute up to 10% at most of reported rapes, some suggest as low as 1-2%. Admittedly, these studies are in the west but there is no reason to believe Nigerian women are more inclined to lie about rape given a cultural context where the menfolk are more interested in accusing every female alleged rape victim of being a liar.

Originakalokalo:
Before the days of Noah, it never rained.

When Noah preached that rain from heaven will destroy the world, it sounded like a joke to them.

Eventually the rain came and the door of the ark was shut.

Salvation has been preached to you.

When judgement comes suddenly, it may be too late for you.

No matter how long it takes, Jesus will come for the harvest of the world.

Otherwise, you will grow old and die someday....

How would you face the almighty God who is holy? With your sinful soul?

Repent my brother. Change your ways. Accept Jesus.

God bless you.

Kalatium:
With the current rise in cases of rape in Nigeria, it calls for the ammendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Anytime i hear the news i feel tragic, owing to the fact that a randy rascal will commit such atrocity to another human just for instant gratification.

Some suggest that castration is the best solution to curb the menace(the Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai has agreed to this). If this will eliminate rape cases so be it.

However, i have an issue with those who falsely accuse men of rape. I have seen it over and over where ladies cook up stories just to get back on an ex after a sour relationship.

I think something needs to be done to these perpetrators. They need to serve jail terms for misleading others. I know of a lady that frame an Ex for rape only for it to be discovered that she lied and nothing was done to her. This will give her the audacity to try it on another or encourage someone to do it. If the guy had not been lucky he will be in prison for what he never did.

While i was on Nairaland i saw a thread where guys narrate stories of how they were falsely Accused of rape.

This is why Nigerian constitution will have to be reviewed and amended

4Play:
As most rapes occur in private settings with no eyewitnesses, it's inevitable that there are incidents of false accusations. But the reality is that false accusations are relatively few compared to the true incidents of rape (most of which is unreported).

This obsession with the idea that women are going around falsely alleging rape and that this should be given as equal an emphasis as we give to tackling rape reflects a culture of denial that you get in a society where sexual violence is rampant.

Although it's very difficult to ascertain, there have been many recent studies of false rape accusations which suggest false accusations constitute up to 10% at most of reported rapes, some suggest as low as 1-2%. Admittedly, these studies are in the west but there is no reason to believe Nigerian women are more inclined to lie about rape given a cultural context where the menfolk are more interested in accusing every female alleged rape victim of being a liar.

Xisnin:
First, you failed to define what "false accusation" means to you when it comes to rape issues.

Technically, false accusation can be established only in few situations such as having other witnesses(which is unlikely), the accuser change their story, or their is a record of the encounter e.g videos and chats.

If an accuser knows that changing their story will land them in jail, they will never do it. They will stick to their gun and the accused will suffer

Note, a suspect being discharged for lack of evidence is not the same as a "false allegation.

Also, false allegation is not a crime in other cases.
Accuse someone of being a thief, murderer and kidnapper and the worst that happens is a civil suit followed by fines but no jail terms.
We cannot change the principle of law just to accommodate a different crime.

To quote a legal opinion:

"In criminal defamation, the law seeks to prevent a situation in which defamation assumes a tendency to arouse angry passion, provoke revenge and set the society ablaze in a way that public peace is endangered."

In other words, unless your "false allegation" case can actually set the society ablaze, it is entirely a civil matter.

Stop inviting or sleeping with random strangers and if you must, document everything.
What about those accused by people they know?
Well, life is full of risks, by mere participation we agree to the unknown risks.

Also, avoid asymmetric relationships where you hold all the powers, some people who feel oppressed can choose to fight dirty. Someone with healthy self-esteem is unlikely to use underhanded tactics.
Bad things do happen to good people and this isn't particularly a revelation to any adult. Some people get lynched for walking at the wrong time. Of course, we can stop the lynchings but we can't stop the allegations.

Having said this, "false allegations" will be a very small percentage as it takes high level of psychopathy to maintain
the consistent lie to inflict pain.

In the Nigerian context, rape is one of the easiest crimes to get away with because it is very difficult to get evidence for a conviction. So the overwhelming majority of the few successful prosecutions are those between strangers, minors and those based on self-confessions.

And to the women out there, stay safe, and avoid risky encounters.

gypsey:
more fairytales, you cannot prove any of it, can you prove that Noah ever existed? or any of the tales about Noah ever happened, keep reading from that so called bible don't use your brain, the bible is written by white people in their own language, the bible is full with contradictions and questionable stories.

Now picture satan as you people call him in your head and tell me what image you see? yes! an image of a nakid black man.

picture also an angel in your head and tell me what image you see? Yes, a blonde handsome white man, Now ask yourself why is an image of satan or devil black man? are there no black angels? or white satans? use your brain please! and stop spreading lies you have no proof to back up..i hope you wake up one day from.your brainwashing like a did. good luck!

incogni2o:
and it should be the same purnishment as rape itself.

the fact you want an innocent person to suffer the same purnishment.

but either ways, the law is an ass

gypsey:
more fairytales, you cannot prove any of it, can you prove that Noah ever existed? or any of the tales about Noah ever happened, keep reading from that so called bible don't use your brain, the bible is written by white people in their own language, the bible is full with contradictions and questionable stories.

Now picture satan as you people call him in your head and tell me what image you see? yes! an image of a nakid black man.

picture also an angel in your head and tell me what image you see? Yes, a blonde handsome white man, Now ask yourself why is an image of satan or devil black man? are there no black angels? or white satans? use your brain please! and stop spreading lies you have no proof to back up..i hope you wake up one day from.your brainwashing like a did. good luck!

Xisnin:
First, you failed to define what "false accusation" means to you when it comes to rape issues.

Technically, false accusation can be established only in few situations such as having other witnesses(which is unlikely), the accuser change their story, or their is a record of the encounter e.g videos and chats.

If an accuser knows that changing their story will land them in jail, they will never do it. They will stick to their gun and the accused will suffer

Note, a suspect being discharged for lack of evidence is not the same as a "false allegation.

Also, false allegation is not a crime in other cases.
Accuse someone of being a thief, murderer and kidnapper and the worst that happens is a civil suit followed by fines but no jail terms.
We cannot change the principle of law just to accommodate a different crime.

To quote a legal opinion:

"In criminal defamation, the law seeks to prevent a situation in which defamation assumes a tendency to arouse angry passion, provoke revenge and set the society ablaze in a way that public peace is endangered."

In other words, unless your "false allegation" case can actually set the society ablaze, it is entirely a civil matter.

Stop inviting or sleeping with random strangers and if you must, document everything.
What about those accused by people they know?
Well, life is full of risks, by mere participation we agree to the unknown risks.

Also, avoid asymmetric relationships where you hold all the powers, some people who feel oppressed can choose to fight dirty. Someone with healthy self-esteem is unlikely to use underhanded tactics.
Bad things do happen to good people and this isn't particularly a revelation to any adult. Some people get lynched for walking at the wrong time. Of course, we can stop the lynchings but we can't stop the allegations.

Having said this, "false allegations" will be a very small percentage as it takes high level of psychopathy to maintain
the consistent lie to inflict pain.

In the Nigerian context, rape is one of the easiest crimes to get away with because it is very difficult to get evidence for a conviction. So the overwhelming majority of the few successful prosecutions are those between strangers, minors and those based on self-confessions.

And to the women out there, stay safe, and avoid risky encounters.

CorperKola:
You sound intelligent, thats why I will reply you.
you said its like every crime like armed robbery and murder or what not.
you are very wrong!
lemme tell you why
do you have murder victims' rights advocates on twitter everyday shouting about what their victims went through
do you have pple tweeting or posting 'Teach our young boys not to rob or murder!!'
or hastag 'say no to armed robbery'!
Do you have organized associations or pressure groups specifically for armed robbery victims or any other crime for that matter

women are highly emotional and not only that
they have the power to make other people emotional too

there are many cases of convictions of rape being overturned because one other person confessed.

something that should never have happened

how were they convicted in the first instance??

women will never allow rape cases to be tried in court objectively, they will always asume guilt , therby putting pressure on society and the judicial system to punish someone
they dont really care if an innocent person is punished, as long as someone is punished!!
any person accused of rape is guilty in their own eyes!

I think all these should be pretty obvious by now
but what do i know??

to be fair though, rape is a highly emotional issue, apparently even men can throw reason out of the door and embrace the urge to just find someone to punish or make excuses for such behaviour.

o9o9:
You are making a statement based on a bad footing. I understand the law but no law is perfect and humans should always seek ways of amending laws to suit current realities.

A rape case only needs a witness i.e the Victim for it to be tried in a court of law and in most cases get a conviction.

How many people have been convicted by mere herr says?

That you are okay with the fact that there can be a minute chance of convicting an innocent person as a mere "risk of living," is disgusting.

Slawormir:
Damnnnnn niggarrr
I support... because these female creatures are funny at times
Them fit put innocent niggarrr for trouble anyday anytime twice on the day they really decide to put a niggarrr in trouble

One shock me before na
She come greet me for house
I touch her she responded. I kissed her she didn't push me away. I sucked her breasts. Funny enough she even give me the other breast make i suck join

Only for the next two days her elder sister call me dey insult me as if say i force the girl
Quickly na im i call the girl say wetin happen. Why her sister dey insult me. She come dey tell me say normally she dey always tell that her elder sister anything she do

So she tell her everything.

Haba! As a real niggarrr na im i begin tell her say i hope she tell the elder sister say it was mutual and nor be force

She said yes. That she told her i didn't force her
O boy na so my mind come calm down

Xisnin:
First, you failed to define what "false accusation" means to you when it comes to rape issues.

Technically, false accusation can be established only in few situations such as having other witnesses(which is unlikely), the accuser change their story, or their is a record of the encounter e.g videos and chats.

If an accuser knows that changing their story will land them in jail, they will never do it. They will stick to their gun and the accused will suffer

Note, a suspect being discharged for lack of evidence is not the same as a "false allegation.

Also, false allegation is not a crime in other cases.
Accuse someone of being a thief, murderer and kidnapper and the worst that happens is a civil suit followed by fines but no jail terms.
We cannot change the principle of law just to accommodate a different crime.

To quote a legal opinion:

"In criminal defamation, the law seeks to prevent a situation in which defamation assumes a tendency to arouse angry passion, provoke revenge and set the society ablaze in a way that public peace is endangered."

In other words, unless your "false allegation" case can actually set the society ablaze, it is entirely a civil matter.

Stop inviting or sleeping with random strangers and if you must, document everything.
What about those accused by people they know?
Well, life is full of risks, by mere participation we agree to the unknown risks.

Also, avoid asymmetric relationships where you hold all the powers, some people who feel oppressed can choose to fight dirty. Someone with healthy self-esteem is unlikely to use underhanded tactics.
Bad things do happen to good people and this isn't particularly a revelation to any adult. Some people get lynched for walking at the wrong time. Of course, we can stop the lynchings but we can't stop the allegations.

Having said this, "false allegations" will be a very small percentage as it takes high level of psychopathy to maintain
the consistent lie to inflict pain.

In the Nigerian context, rape is one of the easiest crimes to get away with because it is very difficult to get evidence for a conviction. So the overwhelming majority of the few successful prosecutions are those between strangers, minors and those based on self-confessions.

And to the women out there, stay safe, and avoid risky encounters.