Teen rape victim's lawyer wants cops charged

The lawyer of a 16-year-old girl who was raped by another detainee while in police lock-up, wants the two police officers who were on duty at the time to be charged under the Child Act 2001.

Alan Ling, who is also a senator, said Section 31 of the Child Act 2001 makes it an offence for any person to allow a child under their care to be exposed to abuse, including sexual abuse.

The law provides for a fine of up to RM50,000 or up to 20 years imprisonment or both...