Don’t get me wrong, I really really hope that rapists will face more accountability there.
I just get so tired of people in the exact same former colonial powers that helped create some terrible situations tutting over the “backwards” results. It’s so much easier than looking at some of the reasons why things are the way they are now.
Somaliland declared itself independent from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as a country. There is still no law against rape in Somalia…
The BBC’s Anne Soy explains that the new law comes within the context of the self-declared republic being keen to be seen internationally as a viable democracy with functioning institutions.
Current Somali law on sexual violence is based on the colonial-era penal code that dates back to the 1930s. Under this legislation, rape is not considered a crime against an individual like murder or assault. Instead it falls into a lesser category of “crime against morality” along with homosexuality and bestiality. There are no clear guidelines for prosecution, and no legal repercussions if the police elect not to investigate a reported sexual assault. Gang rape, child marriage, and sexual harassment are not acknowledged in the law.
So, not precisely the same as “no law”. Just terrible colonial holdover legal space.
In general, marry-the-rapist approaches do come straight from colonial laws. Largely British and French. (Along with lumping sexual assault, “sodomy”, and bestiality together, I might add.)
Former British mandates and protectorates applied the Ottoman Code with rape exoneration while under British rule, and retained it after independence.
It sounds like Somaliland is probably in a similar situation to Somalia with sexual violence falling into that colonial holdover legal space, as a former British protectorate still partially relying on legal structures imposed then. Not terribly surprised the BBC doesn’t bring this up.
A HEDGE-HOG is about the Bigness of a Rabbet, but more like an Hog; being covered all over with sharp thorny Hair, as well as on the Face and Feet, and those sharp Prickles covered with a Kind of Moss; but, when ‘tis angry, or gathers its Food, it strikes them by a natural Instinct, as sharp as Pins, or Needles. He has two Holes under his Tail to discharge his Excrements; which no Creature living has besides. His common Food is Apples, Worms, or Grapes. It is reported, that when he finds Apples on the Ground, under the Trees, he rolls himself upon them, until he has filled all his Prickles, and then carries them to his Den; never having above one in his Mouth. When it is apprehensive of Danger, it draws itself up as round as a Foot-ball; so that nothing appears but the prickles.
He’s better protected than most modern soldiers are today.
We used to outfit those who pledged themselves to fight for this country with gambeson, mail, and plate.
Now what do we give them? Nylon?
We have fallen far indeed.
mail doesn’t stop a bullet
all it does is weigh you down which severely increases your chance of being hit by a bullet
even if it stops the bullet it doesn’t stop the force of the bullet and that’s going to hurt you more than if it lodged in you because your entire torso or arm or w/e will absorb the force instead of one area of your body
and so you will get a shit ton of internal bleeding, broken bones, etc. and probably die of shock
so in summation chainmail sucks and soldiers shouldn’t wear it because it’s no longer 1542
WRONG!!!
This isn’t a videogame. Maille does not cause its wearers to incur a 15% penalty to speed. A fit man can jump, jog, and sprint in a maille hauberk.
If bullets had the force to break bones if spread over a large area, they would inflict those injuries upon the person who discharged the firearm they came from.
Newton’s third law. The force applied by a bullet is also applied to the gunman.
Chainmail is awesome, and the fact that we no longer require our military to supply our brave troops with it aught to be a source of national shame.
cybersmith you tremendously dumb motherfucker have you even considered for a second the reason that armies abandoned chainmail and plate armor
Budget cuts?
Ease of logistics?
Maintenance costs?
Lack of value placed upon the lives of service members?
All of the above, I suspect.
no dipshit the reason they dropped it is because it doesn’t stop bullets
I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.
Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! – haha I tricked you! Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting!
Lazily exposing belly – still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well.
Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.
Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean: I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company.
Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.
I love this post omg, thank you so much. As a lifelong cat person, dogs perplex me because they’re so completely different behaviourally.
I love dogs too but, I’ve been trying to tell people, you canNOT treat cats like you treat dogs. They arent the same animals and have very different personalities
P.s.: people often pet cats way too hard. Dogs like a firm pet or a pat on the belly, cats dont have the same bone structure and are more flexible than dogs so what you’re doing probably hurts them
Sitting and staring Does not mean: I am challenging you/plotting your demise/just generally evil and creepy. Actually means: I am a desert-adapted species, so my natural tears are very thick and keep my eyes moist for a nice long time. I do find people interesting and enjoy watching them. I just don’t need to blink very often!
Staring and blinking slowly Does not mean: I’m smug and think I am smarter than you. Actually means: I like you! But I don’t need to get up in your face to show it. I can just sit over here and blow kisses at you to show you I am glad you are around!
It’s very frustrating for me when people expect cats to act like dogs, or act like they’re deceitful. They aren’t! They just AREN’T DOGS.
Yes, it is illegal if they don’t pay the new minimum wage as it is enshrined in Ontario’s provincial law.
Call Ontario Labour Board if you’re unsure. Their Employment Standards number is 1-800-531-5551. Don’t tell your boss you called.
It’s important for young workers to know when they’re getting paid properly and when they’re getting stiffed. Take some time, click around the site, and know what you’re legally entitled to.
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