Commentary: University campuses must be safe places for all

SINGAPORE: The case of a student who filmed National University of Singapore undergraduate Monica Baey while she was showering erupted on social media on Friday , when Ms Baey released aResponding to both Ms Baey and the surge of online reactions that followed, NUS issued a statement the next day.

Notwithstanding the 12-month conditional warning given to the culprit by the police, it would be useful for NUS to clarify how they separately arrived at the measures imposed on the man - which included a one-semester suspension, 30 hours of community service, and a ban from on-campus housing premises, as well as counselling and rehabilitation sessions.

Ms Baey said she tried to appeal for a heavier sentence, but was told by the police's investigating officer"You just have to accept the outcome" or"go to NUS and push for action". Ms Baey’s screenshot of the letter of apology conveyed by NUS came in February, almost three months after her ordeal began. How whole-hearted then are NUS’ recovery actions?

More can also be done to provide a supportive environment for victims. NUS said on Saturday that it was “in the process of reaching out to her to offer our support and assistance”.

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