Abdul Gani: Rape offenders must be severely punished to reflect gravity of crime


Light punishment: Both Noor Afizal and Chuah (below) have been bound over on a good behaviour bond.

PETALING JAYA: Rape cases require deterrent sentencing to reflect the abhorrence and revulsion of the public towards such crimes.

In a statement by the Attorney-General's Chambers, its chief Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail said rape offenders must be severely punished to prevent others from committing such crimes against women and children.

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