Kelantan govt backs police chief’s call to review statutory rape laws
The Kelantan government has supported the proposal by state police chief Yusoff Mamat to review existing laws so that both parties involved in consensual statutory rape cases are held accountable, not just the male partner.
Deputy menteri besar Fadzli Hassan said it is unfair for only the male party to face legal consequences in cases where both individuals willingly engage in sexual activity.
“The proposal shows that the Kelantan police chief is taking the issue seriously, and we share that concern. In cases of underage consensual sex, the girl should also bear responsibility.
“If the girl is let off without any warning or consequence, it gives the impression that there’s no accountability on her part, despite her consent to the act.
“Such leniency could lead to the issue recurring,” Bernama…
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