Cornell rape allegations put US campus sexual assault law under national spotlight

CNA5 hours ago2:04

Allegations that a Cornell University student was drugged and raped by multiple fraternity members have drawn national attention to Title IX, the 1972 federal law governing how universities in the United States respond to sexual harassment and assault. Title IX allows universities to investigate sexual misconduct and impose sanctions under a lower burden of proof than the criminal justice system. Critics say the process can be bureaucratic, with limited support for students. CNA looks at how Title IX works and how recent changes could affect student protections. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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