Senate proposes life imprisonment for persons guilty of defiling minors
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Summary: The amendment bill, which originated from the House of Representatives, aims to update the Criminal Code to reflect Nigeria’s current realities and strengthen the protection of children from sexual abuse.
Senators on Tuesday debated an amendment to Nigeria’s Criminal Code Act seeking to prescribe life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of defiling minors, regardless of gender.
The amendment bill, which originated from the House of Representatives, aims to update the Criminal Code to reflect Nigeria’s current realities and strengthen the protection of children from sexual abuse.
Under the proposed law, lawmakers
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