A Zimbabwean lawmaker proposed surgical penalties for convicted rapists during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday. Beatrice Nyamupinga from the ruling ZANU PF party suggested castration or organ removal for offenders who assault children and elderly victims. The Goromonzi East representative said women face increasing danger and current laws lack sufficient deterrent power.
Nyamupinga indicated female legislators may petition the president about strengthening sexual assault statutes. She acknowledged critics might view physical punishment as excessive but insisted action was necessary. The representative called on the justice or health ministries to draft legislation addressing the escalating problem. Her proposal responds to rising sexual violence reports affecting vulnerable populations across the nation.
Nyamupinga indicated female legislators may petition the president about strengthening sexual assault statutes. She acknowledged critics might view physical punishment as excessive but insisted action was necessary. The representative called on the justice or health ministries to draft legislation addressing the escalating problem. Her proposal responds to rising sexual violence reports affecting vulnerable populations across the nation.
