Rapists and those who engage in other related sexual
offences will henceforth not have things go as usual. The
senate,yesterday passed the Sexual Offences Bill, 2015.
The bill imposes life imprisonment for rapists and those who have sexual intercourse with children less than 11 years.
Umaru Dahiru, Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters explained the bill gives legal backing for the prosecution of sexual offenders.
David Mark, Senate President, applauded efforts of the committee to evolve a stronger law against sexual violations.
Mrs. Anyanwu (APGA Imo East) sees the passage of the bill as a parting gift from her to the public “It is indeed a fulfillment of my mission in the Upper Chamber,” she said
The bill make provisions for sex related offences which include gang rape, lacing drinks with drugs with intent to sexually abuse, deliberately infecting partner with HIV and other diseases.
The bill imposes life imprisonment for rapists and those who have sexual intercourse with children less than 11 years.
Umaru Dahiru, Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters explained the bill gives legal backing for the prosecution of sexual offenders.
David Mark, Senate President, applauded efforts of the committee to evolve a stronger law against sexual violations.
Mrs. Anyanwu (APGA Imo East) sees the passage of the bill as a parting gift from her to the public “It is indeed a fulfillment of my mission in the Upper Chamber,” she said
The bill make provisions for sex related offences which include gang rape, lacing drinks with drugs with intent to sexually abuse, deliberately infecting partner with HIV and other diseases.
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