Several social activists and other civic-minded persons on Wednesday called on police and other institutions to “step up their game” to bring about speedy trials and stricter penalties for rape and implement legislation enacted to protect women and girls from sexual violence.
The group assembled in front of Police Crime Chief Leslie James’s office on Carifesta Avenue last week to rouse police and the wider society from their indifference to this growing national scourge, as part of observations for Sexual Violence Awareness month.
Protests continued on Wednesday when about 10 persons armed with placards and banners braved the blazing sun to
