The Standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, reacted sharply to the decision today by the Liberian Senate, led by Vice President and President of the Senate, Joseph N. Boakai, to amend Liberia’s rape law which originally treated rape as a non-bailable offense. With this action, the Senate is prioritizing bailing out accused rapists instead of giving due attention to upholding the judicial system and to ensuring swift justice for women traumatized by rape. The non-bailable law was initiated following the second Liberian civil war, to address the many atrocities Liberian women endured. The law, making rape a non-bailable offense, addressed the culture of violence against women that once engulfed our country. Stated Mr. Cummings, “I want the Senate to know that when this bill comes across my desk as President, the first thing I will do is veto it.”(Visited 88 times, 57 visits today)Commentscomments

Source: GNN Liberia October 05, 2017 19:30 UTC