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Police officer or demon officer? It is clear as day that having sexual intercourse with someone against their will (no consent) is considered rape. However, it is also considered rape for certain cases where there is consent. Section 375(c)-(g) of the Penal Code lists down these scenarios. For this case, we look at Section 375(g) where any form of sexual intercourse with a minor (below 16 years of age) is considered statutory rape, and will be punished under Section 376(1) which carries a punishment of imprisonment up to 20 years. It is to note that the punishment varies for statutory rape for ages between 12-16 when there is consent (S 376(1)) and when there isn’t consent (S 376(2): higher punishment). In this case, the officer claimed that the girl consented but he was still charged under section 376(2). Specifically, he was charged under Section 376(2)(f) (heavier punishment for a term not less than 10 years and not more than 30 years + whipping), since the consent is obtained by using his position of authority. Source: Tenor |
They’re going with mountain names now – Kinabalu Move This is not the go big or go home we expected. United we stand, divided (by selfish motives) we fall. Let’s keep this short – there was an effort to topple the Unity Government but so far, it seems to have failed. Nevertheless, let’s bear in mind that this will always be possible. Source: Tenor |
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