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MPs plan to lower age of consensual sex and Twitter erupts


Women activists have protested against the plan to cut the age of consensual sex from 18 to 16.

Through the hashtag, #16StillAChild, women on Twitter explained why the amendment should not be passed by the National Assembly.

The amendment is contained in the omnibus legislation that the national assembly is expected to pass before breaking for Christmas holiday.

Initially, the age of conceptual sex was indicated as 18 years in the Sexual Offences Act but the amendment has 16 years which typically is a form two student.

Those protesting the proposed legislation argue that the move will expose young girls to early pregnancies and marriages.