
Kewosa vice chairperson and nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian./FILE
Men who impregnate underage girls and those guilty of sexual and gender-based violence will face stiffer penalties under a new law being crafted by women senators.
Proposal also requires offenders to compensate victims in addition to serving jail terms
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Kewosa vice chairperson and nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian./FILE
Men who impregnate underage girls and those guilty of sexual and gender-based violence will face stiffer penalties under a new law being crafted by women senators.
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