PETALING JAYA: While the amendments to laws governing sexual crimes against children are laudable, there are still gaps in the Sexual Offences Against Children Act (SOACA) that could see the underage being criminally prosecuted.
One loophole is the fact that the Act does not provide any defence for children who engage in consensual sexual activities, say experts.
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