Nanzala never used to mind what she used to cut her nails. Her teeth, razor blade or sharp knife would always do just fine. This stopped when she saw Martha’s latest pedicure. Martha had her nails done by a nail tech. They were perfectly trimmed and filed, there was no cuticle, and the nail polish was to ‘die for’. Being a good Samaritan, Martha offered Nanzala a women’s day treat by taking her to her nails guy.
Immediately Nanzala did not like the guy. He smiled like a ‘player’ and spoke with ‘stereo’, and his hands were too soft for an honest person, but because Martha had sent her there, she stayed. When the hand and foot massage began, the nail guy massaged her legs and touched her thighs. She asked him to stop, but he continued saying that’s part of the package and her friend even enjoyed it.
Growing up, Nanzala remembered these were called bad touches in primary school. Now that she is not in primary school anymore, what is she supposed to do about bad touches now?
THE LAW SAYS
Bad touches are what is referred to in the law as indecent assault, which is a criminal offence. Simply, indecent assault means unwanted physical contact or advances of a sexual nature, such as unwanted touching, groping, or sexual remarks that make someone feel uncomfortable or violated.
Although Nanzala is not in primary school anymore, the law allows her to report the nail guy to the police for the crime of indecent assault, especially since she told him to stop, and he refused. Every one of us has the right to say no and to report any inappropriate behaviour to the authorities. Remember that you are not to blame if someone does something like this to you, and there are people who can help you if you need it.
📷: Watchdog Uganda
Source; BarefootLaw.
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