Bar Council needs to step up fight against sexual harassment, says activist

Martin VengadesanPublished: Jun 16, 2020 7:12 AM

Despite several prominent sexual harassment cases being highlighted amongst the legal fraternity, nothing is being done to address the situation, said Association of Women Lawyers deputy president Meera Samanther.

"So many cases have been brought up, and we need to ask why women in the legal industry are resorting to social media to report sexual harassment.

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Let’s continue our agenda of reform and progress, especially with women’s rights

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