Impact of high prison sentences for rapists on future offenders

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A landmark case that has sent shock-waves across Namibia. The Windhoek High Court has handed down a 57-year sentence to a convicted rapist, delivering one of the heaviest punishments of its kind in recent years.
The case has reignited conversations around gender-based violence, justice for survivors, and the urgent need to protect vulnerable members of our society. We’ll unpack the details of the ruling, hear what it means for victims’ rights, and explore whether such sentences can act as a deterrent to future offenders.  We were joined by Legal Practitioner Mr Wessile Chikwililwa to unpack whether long term prison sentences can serve as a deterrent for future offenders.