Sexual misconduct on campus common: Survey

Nearly half of students, recent grads from NUS and NTU say they have faced such behaviour

Most sexual misconduct cases were not reported to the campus authorities, with reasons ranging from fear to stigma to doubts that they would be believed. PHOTO: ST FILE
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NUS' punishment was heavily criticised by many, including Education Minister Ong Ye Kung, as being too lenient.

Last Monday, NUS announced a minimum one-year suspension for serious offences such as voyeurism, and immediate expulsion for severe or aggravated cases.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 16, 2019, with the headline Sexual misconduct on campus common: Survey. Subscribe