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This is a doctrinal study (also classified as: comparative legal analysis).

September 10, 2025International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

Statutory Rape and Juvenile Male Offenders: A Maqasid al-Shariah Analysis of Rights and Legal Status in the Malaysian Legal System

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MNMudasir Nazir AHAhmad Ikmal Hishammudin MSMuhammad Danish Idraak Muhamad Syazwan

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Implication

This analysis examines juvenile male offenders under Malaysia's Penal Code, revealing legal inconsistencies and implications for justice, suggesting reforms in line with Maqasid al-Shariah.

Key Points

The current legal framework often criminalizes adolescent males, leading to psychological and social harm.
Findings highlight the importance of close-in-age exemptions to balance justice for juvenile offenders.
The study employs a doctrinal and comparative analysis of statutory rape laws within Malaysia's dual legal system.
Proposed reforms aim for justice that integrates Islamic principles and human rights standards.

Cite This Study

Nazir et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c62654b1d3bfb60f18a1 https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.907000223

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Implication

This analysis examines juvenile male offenders under Malaysia's Penal Code, revealing legal inconsistencies and implications for justice, suggesting reforms in line with Maqasid al-Shariah.