Originally posted by ahkico:
If the gal is under the age of 16.. And kena pregnant.. The guy will be charged in court in found out for rape rite? Regardless is consented sex or wat.. Correct mi if i wrong.. Unless.. They have a marriage cert, though the gal below 16, but the guy won be charged..
Wat if a gal hor.. Found out she pregnant.. But she still below 16 lah.. Then they quickly go get married.. Say lucky they found out early the preganancy.. say 3mths..
Will the guy still be charged in court???
s9 of the Women's Charter states:
Avoidance of marriages where either party is under minimum age for marriage
9. A marriage solemnized in Singapore or elsewhere between persons either of whom is below the age of 18 years shall be void unless the solemnization of the marriage was authorised by a special marriage licence granted by the Minister under section 21.
Cannot marry unless minister allow~
Offences relating to prostitution
140. —(1) Any person who —
(i) has carnal connection with any girl below the age of 16 years except by way of marriage; or
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Still will be charged if found out.