RAPE-LAW PLEA
British law should be changed to protect men from rape by “lustful, over-sexed, and physically strong women,” according to a Labour member of Parliament. John Lee. Mr Lee. a Birmingham lawyer, wrote t, the Home Secretary (Mr Merlvn Rees): “The present
state of the law is based merely on the respective characteristics of the female and male genital organs. But there is no doubt that a woman can rape a male, and there have no doubt been many instances where this has happened and the law cannot be invoked.” Mr Lee said. — London.
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