The recent demonstrations against the intensity of rape cases in Liberia are commendable, in that, they shed light on one of society’s disgusting crimes. Yes, I am not unaware of the risk associated with a call to de-emotionalize criminal justice amidst the growing waves of violent crimes including rape across our country. It may be recalled that during the early days of the campaign for the passage of the rape law, I had a debate on BBC with Cllr. Hence, incidents of rape are being negotiated and compromised at community level due to the harshness of the Rape Law. Also, I am not trying to bemoan harsher punishment for rape offenders; far from it.

Source: Front Page Africa September 04, 2020 05:37 UTC