Legally challenging to deal with sexual assault in virtual reality, say lawyers

There may be legal difficulties in dealing with criminals in VR due to the novel nature of virtual spaces. PHOTO: AFP
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SINGAPORE - There may be legal difficulties in dealing with criminals in virtual reality (VR) due to the novel nature of virtual spaces.

Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan said the question is whether current laws extend to sexual crimes in the virtual space.

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