Male rape: The crime that doesn't legally exist

Legal loopholes mean many sexual assaults go unpunished, and sentences are too lenient, as Cao Yin reports.

During his 10 years as a criminal lawyer, Yi Shenghua has dealt with many cases involving injuries sustained during sexual assaults. However, sometimes he has been unable to find a legal basis for prosecution and has had no alternative but to suggest that the victim apply for a large amount of compensation.

"I'm sure that many men have suffered injuries as a result of sexual assault, but gaps in the law mean it's difficult to file charges and take the case to court," he said.