While some find the Bill a laudable step forward for statutory rape cases, others in the legal fraternity believe discretion in sentencing should be left with the judiciary.
IT began with the two statutory rape cases where the offenders were let off on a bond of good behaviour as they were deemed to have “a bright future”.
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