Criminalisation Of Children Not The Answer In Statutory Rape
Dr Farah Nini Dusuki, Chief Children’s Commissioner, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
29-Sep-25 08:30
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The controversial proposal for both parties to be held accountable in statutory rape cases, including underaged girls has sparked outrage and heated debate. Chief Children's Commissioner Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki reminds us why statutory rape provisions are crucial to protect the interests of children, and also discusses diversion mechanisms for underaged boys.
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Produced by: Natalie Tan
Presented by: Elaine Boey, Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam
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Categories: controversies, Law/Activism
Tags: statutory rape, minors, justice, Legal framework, law,