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MPs reject changes to sex offences law

Members of Parliament reject changes to sex offences law. (Photo: Courtesy)

Legislators have rejected a bill that contained radical proposals to tame sexual harassment of girls and women.

Male legislators Wednesday ganged up to shoot down the controversial Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2016, that among other issues, sought to criminalise unwanted bodily contact in crowded public places.

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