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Thursday 4 June 2015

Senate approves life imprisonment for rape, 10 years for incest and Child Pornography

The Senate yesterday passed the Sexual Offences Bill which approves life imprisonment for gang rape, 10 years for incest, another 10 years imprisonment for child pornography and a fine of N2 million as well as 14 years jail term for any other form of sexual offences committed in Nigeria.

The sponsor of the bill and Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Chris Anyanwu, said the bill, which had been in the senate since 2013, amongst other things 'seeks to make a comprehensive legislation on sexual offences by criminalizing certain acts such as sexual tourism, child pornography and cultural and religious sexual offences in our criminal jurisprudence".

The Senate passed the bill yesterday during the "rush hour" plenary session in which 46 bills were passed in 10 minutes.

88 comments:

Davido's driver said...

Great!!!!















































~album drops 8th June~

Unknown said...

Wonderful

Unknown said...

Oh that's good.

lami said...

Good one.

Dave Mide said...

Good! i dunno bout the 46 others passed but this is good!

lami said...

Good one.

Unknown said...

After 4yrs? Useless, shameless aloof lot..highly irritating..

Unknown said...

Nice one...pervs una yeeraam?

Unknown said...

What of Islamic child marriage in the north, why do they keep quiet on that?

Unknown said...

Yeah! I hope it will be implemented o!

APPLE said...

Good one i wonder why it took them this long, corrupt politicians should also get life in prison too.

Unknown said...

Yeah! I hope it will be implemented o!

Unknown said...

Yeah! I hope it will be implemented o!

Unknown said...

Very good. The change we talking about has began.

borno state said...

ممتاز

Anointed said...

Dats gud to knw,atleast rape issue will be reduce in nigeria now,I pray it works out well,not jst saying it,bt actions...

Unknown said...

Cool

Anointed said...

Dats gud to knw,atleast rape issue will be reduce in nigeria now,I pray it works out well,not jst saying it,bt actions...

Pearls said...

Best news this year. Kinda hoped for death by hanging but life in prison is still ok for those evil rapists.

Unknown said...

Gud one

ASHANKA said...

Child Pornography?

Unknown said...

I agree with this one.

parrotgirl said...

They should also pass a bill against provocative dressings during the daytime.
I am a lady but trust me,the way some ladies dress these days.
www.parrothouz.com

Joshtech said...

Kudos to them good one Linda next pls

Unknown said...

Good good good

tony said...

what is the penalty for corruption FOOLS. am not saying rape is a good thing but how about embezzlement of public funds that should get life sentence too.

Golda Awosika said...

Omg, ds is lyk a dream come true, im so glad. Finally a just punishment for rape.
#*karlishah*

Unknown said...

OK. Seen. Rapists take note

Fuck your opinion said...

They are not serious. What of the bill for corruption minimum wages and unemployment?

Candybecs said...

Now, this is news linda....you're beginning to learn.

Bishop Dammy said...

That's awesome.. especially the first.. so when it "hooks" them and they remember 10 years imprisonment, they'd surly think twice. Micah 2;1

geelane said...

certified!!!

Blog It With Olivia said...

Very nice...hope offenders get punished not bribing their way out when found at fault








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adaobi cynthia said...

Wooow 9ce one me likey so all dx aspirin rapers b warned

Unknown said...

Where is the dead sentence for corruption for political owner. Abeg make them go look bush. They would always pass a bill to favour themselves.

Unknown said...

Where is the dead sentence for corruption for political office holders . Abeg make them go look bush. They would always pass a bill to favour themselves.

Unknown said...

Good move.

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Anonymous said...

By cultural and religious sexual offenses, do they mean if ur religion allows to marry and sexually abuse a girl younger than 16yrs then it's not a crime? Even if d girl didn't want to get married but her parents did ? I wanna get this bill straight

Bosslady said...

Very good...

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

PARENTAL ADVISORY!!!
***adult content***


Let's hope girls don't use this to punish their ex'es

Juleslouis said...

Very good! I love d sentences. But this country is cray! 8yrs imprisonment was approved for gays yet so many of them roam d streets and even bribe d police when they r caught. So I'm guessing this law is for people with no affluence.

7F098C19 said...

Wow. Now my gals are safe. F**k is free just like s** . ENGR Emy

Unknown said...

#Good!

Anonymous said...

Good move. Naija don wake up

Unknown said...

good one

Anonymous said...

Good to hear this

Anonymous said...

YES, YES, YES.....TOMJERRYSWIT

Anonymous said...

What about sexual harrassment in offices and universities? Pls sexual harrassment by bosses in office and lecturers in universities should be included

Unknown said...

I love this at least its going to reduce crime rate

Unknown said...

I trust Nigerian Police and there system. Soon it will be easy for girls to impose rape on a guy cos she definitely knws it's life in prison..

Unknown said...

Great!!!....

Anonymous said...

If a young girl goes for employment, they will want to sleep with her first before granting her employment. Hope this is included in the bill?. Most of all these politicians are guilty of it. They use young girls spiritually to renew their lives so that they can look young and stronger than their ages while the girls suffer spiritually. One man called Sangowawa in Glo does it.

Unknown said...

Bad news for rapist and sex offenders in town. Guess it's time ur Dicks lay low.

Anonymous said...

Good...!!

Unknown said...

Dats a good one, dem try for dis own. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Dats a good one, dem try for dis own. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Nat dat dis laws ain't sensible buh dah mofoz seem ta forget dah we've gat more pressing issues atm.....I mean....all dah tyme dey spend within dose closed doors en dis is dah shii dey come up wif....en dey actually get paid ta bring up dis nonsense at a tyme like dis in dis country.....our system sucks ass.....dis countryz goin down under day by day......come ta fink of it....we don't need ta fall further....wat a waste

Unknown said...

Good

Anonymous said...

For once sentiment was abhorred in this legislation, kudos to them

Thatigbobabe(Lilyflower) said...

Yay! I love
All yo rapist,get your butt in here

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Nice one, its a welcomed development.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

@joeydapoet said...

Rape is a heinous act,very serious.....but pls and pls....life imprisonment is way outta proportion.how would u now time murder?

Etsako Pearl said...

Yaay!! How about dos who rape our nation off its resource?

Unknown said...

10yrs? I approve but the law must investigate n be very certain b4 passing judgement cos some funny women can use this to ruin some people's lives. Bye.

Unknown said...

WORD!!!!
Child pornography should also carry the MAXIMUM Sentence.

Unknown said...

Davido's driver take note.

Linda cogitate

Anonymous said...

Change has come to stay...A lawful country becomes lawful

Pro said...

Hmm child pornography I see hope it's the same as a mature man marrying a child. Confused set of people.

That vuvuzela P guy

Nekky Cynthia said...

Thumbs up.

tammy said...

Na now their day break abi? Stupid things.

Anonymous said...

LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR REAL RAPE, MAY BE YES. BUT WHAT ABOUT FAKE RAPE LIKE, A LADY LEADS YOU ON FOR SOMETHING AND WHEN SHE REALIZES THAT YOU AREN'T FOR IT, SHE SNAPS AND CLAIMS RAPE?

WHAT IF A SCORNED LADY SETS YOU UP AND TURNS AROUND TO CLAIM RAPE?

Anonymous said...

It's about time! Wonder why it took them so long. Imagine, since 2013! Bunch of hypocrites! * long hiss in spanish* I wish the sentence for child molestation's life imprisonment as well.

Unknown said...

A step in the right direction.

Anonymous said...

I think you are a man because a woman will not be this stupid to make such a comment.

Unknown said...

Dis is great, and nice law for it wil go a long way to mak d needful differences. Thumbs up to them.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful!!! Kudos to the Senate for this. A good example for other countries to follow!

Unknown said...

Still yet to see a bill on corruption, luting and misallocation of public funds. Sex offence law is great no doubt.

But for the gud of Nigeria we need a death penalty law for corruption, stealing of public funds and property.

Anonymous said...

Hope they have the best technological means of investigating and confirming 'rape' so girls don't go accusing innocent men out of scorn!

Anonymous said...

What about child marriage?

Anonymous said...

Anselam Onwubiko incest specialist 10 yrs imprisonment awaits you!

SIMPLYCOCK said...

When was the problem of rape in Nigeria ever blamed on the character of penal measure statutorily reserved for the offense upon conviction for it, which from time immemorial has been life imprisonment pursuant to section 358 of the Criminal Code?
What is news in the National Assembly merely affirming the position of the law as has been since Amalgamation...
The problem of rape in Nigeria, as far as I know, derives from and has continued to fester due to the prudish attitude of our culture to sex or sex-related matters...
This unfortunately has resulted in rape victims being the objects of scandal and ridicule, and not the perpetrators of the wicked and dastardly act itself...
Sex matters are spoken of in hush tones, let alone speaking up (for justice) on being a sex-offender's victim...
Once sex is demystified on all levels, victims of not only rape and defilement, but also sexual harassment would strut forth boldly to demand justice against the crude beasts amongst us!!!!

Unknown said...

Welcomed development


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Anonymous said...

this is a welcome development.

Anonymous said...

Provocative dressing doesn't infringe on your rights.its a personal choice that doesn't affect d next person

Unknown said...

Marrying underage girls is WRONG, and as seriously wrong as kidnapping, robbery, theft, rape, incest and child pornography, combined. Northern leaders should stop marrying underage girls. Children belong in schools, not bedrooms of geriatrics or anyone's bedroom. WHOEVER MARRIES OR MOLESTS AN UNDERAGE CHILD SHOULD BE JAILED FOR LIFE. The Nigerian Senate needs to stop passing laws to favour themselves. They must uphold the law and jail the criminals within the Senate who married underage girls.

Unknown said...

Awesome!

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