As rape is now a non-bailable offence under the Liberian criminal statue, presiding Judge Ceaineh Clinton-Johnson of Criminal Court 'E', with exclusive jurisdiction over rape cases, has warned magistrates they have no further jurisdiction over cases of sexual offense after arresting and charging suspects.
"Let me remind you that your authority ends with making arrest and charge. There seems to be a problem with you all transferring cases within the 72-hour deadline in keeping with law. Please remember that you have no jurisdiction over sexual offense cases," she told magistrates.
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