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Criminalisation of children not the answer in statutory rape

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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 underage boys.

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Shazana Mokhtar and Keith Kam
Produced by: Natalie Tan/BFM

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
  1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
  2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
  3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
  4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
  5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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