Statutory rape - Judges to be commended for ruling

YESTERDAY’S landmark ruling of the Supreme Court, outlining the reasons for the re-arrest and continued detention of the sex offender known as Mr A, will be welcomed by a worried public.

An appalling vista unfolded following the sensational release of the convicted criminal by the High Court after the law on statutory rape was struck down as null and void by the Supreme Court.

The nation was convulsed by a deep sense of moral and political outrage when the 41-year-old, who had raped the 12-year-old friend of his daughter after plying her with alcohol, was set free last month following the striking down of the law under which he was jailed.