{"id":2451,"date":"2024-09-03T17:17:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsadvocaten.be\/criminal-law\/seksueel-strafrecht\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:51:21","slug":"sexual-criminal-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vsadvocaten.be\/en\/criminal-law\/sexual-criminal-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual criminal law"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_6200393d gradienttop height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-7 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_raw_html css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2214px%22%7D%7D&#8221;]JTVCcmFua19tYXRoX2JyZWFkY3J1bWIlNUQ=[\/vc_raw_html]<div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column introtekst\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>Sexual criminal law<\/h1>\n<p>In light of the #metoo movement and the growing global awareness of sexual misconduct, this issue has received renewed attention worldwide. In Belgium, this has resulted in the introduction of new sexual criminal laws, which came into force on june 1, 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A major reform was the legal codification of sexual autonomy and the reinforcement of the concept of consent:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sexual acts require explicit consent<\/li>\n<li>Consent requires a clear &#8220;yes&#8221;\u2014not merely the absence of &#8220;no&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Given the complexity of consent issues in sexual interactions and the evidentiary challenges involved, these changes are aimed at better protecting victims.<\/p>\n<p>At VSA, the sexual offenses unit has long been a leading authority in this legal niche, directly involved in high-profile cases. This ensures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive legal expertise in the latest developments in sexual criminal law<\/li>\n<li>Deep understanding of the highly sensitive nature of these cases<\/li>\n<li>Balanced representation of both victims and defendants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/vsadvocaten.be\/contact\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image headerimgpullup has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:124.1597%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vsadvocaten.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DaphneMatthys_VSAdvocaten-06225-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"advocaten seksueel strafrecht\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_cc414ed3 height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column maptekst\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Legal advice &amp; support<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5abff4bc usprow height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>An empathetic and engaged approach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VSA adopts an empathetic, professional, and engaged approach in advising and assisting both victims and accused individuals in cases of sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Beyond punishment\u2014a holistic approach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While society increasingly calls for harsher penalties, VSA believes in prevention and rehabilitation rather than stigmatization. Overly severe punishment isolates offenders, preventing them from seeking help, which ultimately increases risks for future victims.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_343b3d41\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5abff4bc usprow height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_ba266c32\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Creating a safe and supportive environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VSA ensures that clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the legal process. To accurately assess trauma and legal implications, we collaborate with expert psychologists and psychiatrists specialized in understanding, addressing, and treating the causes and consequences of sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Strategic and client-focused defense<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every case is unique. Drawing on our experience and expertise, the sexual offenses unit develops the best legal strategy for each client\u2014whether acting for a victim or a defendant. We are not afraid to think outside the box to ensure optimal protection and representation for our clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_fcfe1226 height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Our expertise covers, but is not limited to:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sexual integrity offenses (formerly &#8220;indecent assault&#8221;), voyeurism, non-consensual distribution of sexual content, and rape<\/li>\n<li>Grooming and sexual exploitation of minors for prostitution, possession and distribution of child abuse material<\/li>\n<li>Public indecency<\/li>\n<li>Stalking, cyber harassment, and sexual violence within intimate relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-grid hide_on_mobiles type_grid layout_487 cols_5\" id=\"us_grid_1\" style=\"--columns:5;--gap:0.5rem;\" data-filterable=\"true\"><style>@media (max-width:767px){#us_grid_1{--columns:4!important}}.layout_487 .w-grid-item-h{}@media(min-width:2px){.layout_487 .usg_post_custom_field_1{display:none!important}}@media(min-width:2px) or (max-width:0px){.layout_487 .usg_post_custom_field_2{display:none!important}}@media(min-width:2px) and 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