To curb kidnapping, some members of the House of Representatives, Para-military agencies and rights’ groups have endorsed death penalty for the offense.
Speaking at the public hearing jointly held by the House committees on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Police Affairs at the National Assembly Tuesday, the lawmakers and others agreed that there is a need for stiffer penalties than those recommended in the bill in its current form.
The Bill, entitled: "An Act to prohibit hostage taking, prescribe punishment for its contravention and other matters relating thereto," stipulates life imprisonment for anyone who kidnaps and 10 years jail term without an option of fine for anyone who attempts to kidnap any person.
