KOTA KINABALU: A women’s group in Sabah is outraged over an alleged 40-year-old rapist marrying his underage victim under Syariah law in an apparent attempt to escape criminal prosecution for statutory rape.
Sabah Women’s Action Resource Group said this was a dangerous trend and urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers and state Syariah officials to exercise discretion and good judgment to prevent manipulation the justice system.
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