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A public outrage exploded Malaysia A police chief suggested that girls “consent” at an early age have been legalized. Rape cases Must also be Cope,
Calton Police Chief Yusoff Mamat’s comment made a strong critic and A debate over how the justice system should be treated with minors ruled,
Rights Groups have targeted Mr. Yusoff for their comments. “Penaling children Sexual activity victims Senior Advocate Officer Zati Hanani in women’s aid organization said that to make them more silent, preventing reporting and strengthening the afflicted culture, ” Straits Times,
“Police officers are the first point of contact between society and law. So it is their responsibility to be aware of the rights of children and Adopt a gender-sensitive perspectivePublicly suggest measures that oppose the current laws, are inappropriate and focus on the priorities of protection and education, ”he said.
Mr. Yusoff’s comment stems from his claim that about 90 percent Statutory rape case Teenagers were included in the East Coast State that they described as “consent” sex.
Earlier, a coalition of other women’s rights organizations also strongly criticized Mr. Yusoff’s comments. The joint action group for gender equality (JAG) said in a statement: “Children in Malaysia are completely Protected under lawWhich emphasizes that any action regarding the child should prioritize its best interests. ,
“Girls to call for the contradictions of law and both to call and both Child protection theoryShowing lack of understanding of law and immediate need for education and prevention, ”the group said, according to this star,
“It is unfair to give such suggestions at a press conference, as it focuses away from security and education,” it said.
Earlier, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasuf Ismail had clarified that Mr. Yusoff’s statement reflected his personal view, not the government’s policy.
But this loss was done as political leaders, child rights advocates and religious data Condemned the idea of criminalization of children,
In response to backlash, women, family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stressed that children should be supported instead of punishing.
“As children, they should be given the opportunity and place to rebuild their lives without learning from mistakes, healing and stigmatizing or bumbling from prolonged trauma.
“This should be seen keeping in mind their emotional, cognitive and social development. Therefore, the main focus of the Ministry on this issue is to provide consultation, education and structured support to ensure their good and future,” he said.
Ms. Nancy also reminded the public that children should be rehabilitated, under any circumstances should not be under any circumstances. [adults] Exploit them, saying that “in cases where exploitation or misuse, the government will ensure that the law is strictly and effectively implemented against criminals”.
He concluded: “Every child is entitled to each other. The way forward is not through punishment, but through care, guidance and safety.”
Under the Malaysian law, sex with a girl under the age of 16 is classified as a legal rape, whether she agrees. Criminals convicted men for 20 years of jail
Male minors aged 13 to 17 can also be technically charged, but because they are still legally children, their cases are controlled under the Children Act, which prefer rehabilitation and welfare rather than rigorous punishment.
This means that probation centers such as detention, consultation, or protective orders can be applied rather than long gel terms. If the culprit is an adult woman, she can also face the prosecution under the Penal Code.
Earlier, the country’s actual law minister, Azalina Otaman said, “It was again confirmed that Malaysia’s legal status remains unchanged – girls under 16 years of age are not able to legally agree to sexual activity.”
Responding to Mr. Yosoff’s comments, the Commissioner of Human Rights Commission of Malaysia issued a statement stating that “”The purpose of legal rape laws is not to punish girl victimsBut to protect them from exploitation and discrimination in any way ”.