‘Charging Underage Rape Victims Is a Step Backward’

‘Charging underage rape victims is a step backward’

PETALING JAYA: Charging underage girls involved in "­consensual rape" is counterproductive, a step backwards and ­ethically indefensible, says Wanita MCA chief Datuk Wong You Fong (pic). Read full story

Kelantan Police Chief: Girls In "Consensual" Statutory Rape Cases Should Be Charged Too

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Kelantan’s police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat recently suggested that girls involved in “consensual” statutory rape cases should be charged alongside adult male perpetrators The rationale behind his proposal was that nearly 90 percent of statutory rape cases in the state were consensual, Sinar Harian reported. “Currently, the existing law is…

Kelantan cop says to also charge underage girls in consensual sex

State police chief Yusoff Mamat says if the law allows for action against both parties, cases of underage sex could be prevented.