Kano passes rape prohibition bill prescribing life sentence for convicts
(Nigeria) The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed
into law the state Rape Prohibition Bill 2014.
The law, which provides a maximum of life sentence for
convicted rapists, was passed unanimously by members.
The new law also stipulated an additional fine of N200, 000.
The Clerk of the house, Alhaji Lawal Badamasi, said in
addition, the law requires the court to demand compensations for rape victims.
The clerk said the new law also has provisions for
homosexuals and lesbians.
``Whoever has carnal intercourse against the order of nature
with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of
fourteen years, and shall also be liable to a fine of N50, 000.
"And any woman who has a feeling of love for another
woman or girl, and went ahead to employ the means of satisfying that passion,
either through bodily contact or otherwise with or without consent in order to
drive sexual pleasure is said to have committed lesbianism, and shall be
imprisoned for a term of 14 years and shall be liable to a fine of
N50,000," he said.
Meanwhile, the assembly has confirmed the appointment of 38
local council secretaries, and deferred consideration of those for Gwale, Dala,
Minjibir, Tsanyawa, Dawakin Tofa and Garun Malam, as their details were not
forwarded to it.
The House has proceeded on recess for the Ramadan fast to
resume on August 11.
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