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
Great news coming out of Sierra Leone today. The country’s parliament just passed an amendment to the Sexual Offences Act, punishing rape of minors with up to life imprisonment, establishing a sex offenders register & outlawing out of court settlements. #EndGBV. #SierraLeone.
— Ms. Mimi (@TheMimiBear) September 19, 2019
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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