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New law passed in Sierra Leone: Rape a child and go to jail for life

September 19, 2019

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Sierra Leone has amended its sexual offences act. The new act states that if you rape a child you’ll be imprisoned for life.

Few reacted to this news on their various social media platforms positively and below you can view some of the reactions by citizens on their social media platforms.

Laws alone won't change behaviors but #SierraLeone has taken a bold step ➡️ 2fight sexual violence. A new Sexual Offences Act passed in parliament with more protection & support for victims less than 12 months after story of a 5 yr old victim broke all our hearts. #protecther
— Vickie Remoe (@VickieRemoe) September 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/TheMimiBear/status/1174762007960129538

https://twitter.com/Cee_Bah/status/1174744354616987654

After almost 6 hours of debate, the Sexual Offenses Amendment Act will be forwarded for Presidential Assent!
— Fatmata Sorie (@sorie_fatmata) September 19, 2019

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