A new bill to amend the Penal Code in relation to sexual offences to provide greater protection against sexual violence and exploitation has passed through the Bills and Legislation Committee and now taken to Parliament.
The Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Bill 2016 aims to update current offence in the Penal Code by providing clear definitions and capture a greater range of criminal acts of sexual nature.
It also increases the penalties for serious offences, particularly those involving young children.
