Elected representatives to be prosecuted for helping settlement of rape cases

The Office of the Attorney General has warned to lodge case against elected people's representatives if the play any role in out-of-court settlement of rape cases.

"It is the legal responsibility of anyone who has information about such offenses to inform the police, and help in arrest of the accused, rescue, treatment and protection of the victim," the office stated issuing a statement on Tuesday after revelation of incidents of elected people's representatives helping reach settlements between the perpetrators and victims at the local level.