Suhakam slams proposal to prosecute statutory rape victims
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has criticised a proposal for underage girls who have consensual sex to face legal action when their partners are charged with statutory rape, describing it as regressive.
Farah Nini Dusuki, Suhakam chief children’s commissioner, said the proposal should not be entertained at all.
“There is a reason why the law provides specific protection for girls under 16.
“They are generally not mature enough to fully comprehend the consequences of their actions. If the law is amended as proposed, victims will hide such incidents for fear of being penalised,” she was quoted as saying by Sinar Harian.
Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat had made the proposal, saying it was aimed at sending a clear warning to teenagers against involvement in…
