PETALING JAYA: The acquittal of a man convicted of raping a minor sets a dangerous precedent which contradicts the spirit of the law on statutory rape, said MCA Youth chief Chong Sin Woon.
He said more must be done to protect minors from being sexually abused and urged the Government to restudy the laws and make necessary amendments to ensure minors were better protected.
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