Legislature increases penalties for abuse of children under 7 years

An amendment to the Criminal Code to increase penalties by up to half for individuals found guilty of abusing children under the age of seven or engaging in acts that impair their physical or mental health or development, or result in death or serious injury, cleared the legislative floor on Tuesday.

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