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Nepal Prepares Softer Penalties for Consensual Adolescent Relationships
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- Nepal government preparing to amend criminal laws to introduce a 'Romeo and Juliet' provision for consensual adolescent relationships.
- Provision applies when both individuals are adolescents with an age gap of no more than three years.
- Task force led by Law Secretary Parashwar Dhungana formed on April 26, 2023, made recommendations.
- Current law classifies any sexual relationship involving a person under 18 as rape, leading to significant prison sentences.
- Proposal aims to balance protection of minors with recognition of adolescent relationships.
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