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What is Punishment for the rape when offender is 18 years old or under 18 years?



The punishment is provided for under section 131 (2) of the Penal Code as amended by SOSPA. The punishment for the offence of rape when the offender is 18 years old or under 18 years is as follows: 

(a). When the convict of rape is the first offender he will be given corporal punishment. 

(b). When the convict of rape is second time offender, he will be sentenced for 12 months with corporal punishment; and 

(c). When the convict of rape is a 3rd time and he recidivist offender he will sentenced for life. (Life imprisonment)

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