Gangguan Seksual: Peranan Parlimen dalam Penggubalan Undang-undang dan Polisi yang Relevan
Sexual Harassment: The Roles of Parliament in the Enactment of Law and Relevant Policy
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https://doi.org/10.54313/journalmp.v1i.38Keywords:
Sexual Harassment, Victims, Parliament, Members of Parliament, Sexual Harassment BillAbstract
Sexual harassment is increasingly being recognised as a violation of human rights and undermines equality of opportunity between women and men. Failing to respond to sexual harassment cases adequately can impede human productivity in every stratum of life - economy, politics, and social system. Minister in the Prime Minister Office (Parliament and Law) stated, as of June 2020, the Court recorded 131 cases of sexual harassment. Currently, there are no specific laws tailored to address sexual harassment cases, and victims are protected by provisions under different types of law. However, most of the provisions offer limited redress for sexual harassment cases, making it difficult for victims to claim justice. Recognising these inadequacies, it is crucial for the Government to legislate a specific law that will provide conclusive justice for the victims. In this context, Parliament serves as a platform for Members of Parliament to scrutinise the Government and push for the enactment of a long-waited Sexual Harassment Bill. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the roles of Parliament in ensuring that the sexual harassment bill is tabled, approved and executed. The Special Select Committee reports and content of Meeting tools such as Meeting Order Papers, Motions, and ‘Risalat’ distributed throughout the 3rd Session of the Fourteenth Parliament (as of 3 December 2020) were analysed to identify relevant data particularly on issues pertaining to sexual harassment. The study demonstrates that, as of 3 December 2020, only 15.25 % questions on sexual harassment were raised by Members of Parliament from the House of Representatives and House of Senate throughout the session.
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