Is it rape or defilement?

Let them be: A campaign is on to protect school girls from sexual abuse
Let them be: A campaign is on to protect school girls from sexual abuse

With the country reeling from a schoolgirl sex scandal that has implicated prominent politicians, questions are being raised on where the line is drawn between defilement and rape. Staff Writer, SHARON MATHALA clears the confusion

Is she 16 or is she 17 years old? What are the potential charges? Where is the line drawn?

Since the scandal broke out last week, social media has been rife with both terms being used interchangeably. Others have attempted to make a distinction, saying the age of the victim in the case determines which charge or term to use.

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