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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 09 Dec 2006 : 15:52:46
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BROTHEL MANAGER SENT TO JAIL
By Yaya Dampha
Edrissa Jarra, commonly known as Bukul Jarra, was on Monday 4th December convicted to a jail term of 18 months for keeping a brothel contrary to section 138 of the Laws of The Gambia.
According to the particulars of the offence, Edrissa Jarra was arrested on the 1st December 2006 by the Bundung Police in his compound which he also used as a brothel.
The police prosecutor told the court that they raided the place after receiving a tip that a compound in a particular neigbourhood was being used a brothel; that open arrival at the said brothel, seven women, termed sex workers were arrested and taken to Bundung Police Station; that the police later went back for the owner of the brothel who was also arrested and charged for the offence.
The accused person pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him. In his mitigations, Mr. Jarra, said he has six sisters, three wives and a host of children to care for.
However, in passing judgment, the presiding magistrate, Moses Richard described Edrissa Jarrah as a reckless man who did not only open his compound to young and old women to engage in prostitution but is also exposing his family to the practice which can make his daughters and sons to regard it not as a bad thing. Magistrate Richards said that the likes of Mr. Jarrah have contributed to the spread of sexually transmitted illnesses in the world including HIV/AIDS. He said Jarra should be charged for exposing his children to sex related acts under the Children’s Act. He accordingly sentenced him to 18 months imprisonment concurrently without the option of a fine.
Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.110/2006, 8-10 December, 2006
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Cornelius
Sweden
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Posted - 10 Dec 2006 : 01:45:19
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In Buddhist politics, this is what we call Right Ax-ction RIGHT ACTION!But the wives and children should be taken care of. They are or ought to be the responsibility of the State.....
Has he appealed the sentence? |
Edited by - Cornelius on 10 Dec 2006 01:48:35 |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 10 Dec 2006 : 20:48:43
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| TWO PROSTITUTE BODIES FOUND IN ENGLAND.THIS IS A GLOBAL NIGTHMIRE.RED LIGHT ZONES ARE BECOMING DANGEROUS. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Dec 2006 : 07:55:18
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| Another one now, three in total within one week. There is a sick man out there somewhere. |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2006 : 11:23:08
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I hope that the detention of E. Jarra was not only a show for World Aids Day. I am almost sure that if the Gambian police prosecuted also the men who profit from prostitution, the problem would decrease dramatically. Only if applied consequently the law against prostitution can prove to be right.
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 11 Dec 2006 : 18:21:16
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Originally posted by serenata
I hope that the detention of E. Jarra was not only a show for World Aids Day. I am almost sure that if the Gambian police prosecuted also the men who profit from prostitution, the problem would decrease dramatically. Only if applied consequently the law against prostitution can prove to be right.
That na true. Jarra may have a long laundry list of big patrons. It takes two to tango. |
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njucks
Gambia
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Posted - 11 Dec 2006 : 19:24:04
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i think the law with prostitution is not to get people in the Act and punish them. thats almost impossible to prove in a court of Law. even if a man was caught, all he needs is a good laywer.
i think the whole point of the Law rather is to go after those who engage in the trade. It is an unlawful trade, |
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