PARAMARIBO – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has responded sharply to the controversy surrounding a criminal case in which a 39-year-old man was recently arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. In that case, the suspect claims that the girl is his “wife” and that such relationships are normal and accepted within his cultural background. Culture no exception to the law. In a statement, the OM clarifies t…
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PARAMARIBO – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has responded sharply to the controversy surrounding a criminal case in which a 39-year-old man was recently arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. In that case, the suspect claims that the girl is his “wife” and that such relationships are normal and accepted within his cultural background. Culture no exception to the law. In a statement, the OM clarifies t…