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Teenager adds twist to row over age of consent

A Class Eight pupil who was allegedly defiled and impregnated by a head teacher. [File, Standard]

A case filed by a 14-year-old girl has rekindled the debate on whether the country should lower the age of consent.

The minor, only identified as FAM, alongside the Federation of Women lawyers (Fida) want the court to clarify charging, trial, detention, conviction and sentencing of minors who engage in illicit sex.

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