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Section 6, The Prevention of Cruelty to Children Ordinance

Status not yet checkedThe Prevention of Cruelty to Children Ordinance, Sierra Leone

Whosoever shall unlawfully and carnally know and abuseany girl under the age of thirteen, whether with or without her consent, shall be guilty of felony, and shall be liable on conviction before the Supreme Court to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for any period not exceeding fifteen years. 7. ·whosoever shall unlawfully and carnally know and abuse any girl being above the age of thirteen years and under the age of fourteen years, whether with or without her consent, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and shall be liable on conviction before the Supreme Court to imprisonment with or without hard labour, for any period not exceeding two years.

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