Suhakam reminds the police that referring minors involved in statutory rape cases to Islamic enforcement authorities for action is inconsistent with the Federal Constitution, as criminal law matters fall under the Federal List.

This comes after Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said last week that girls aged 16 and below caught for consensual sex will be referred to the Kelantan Islamic Department (Jaheaik) for further action under the syariah courts.

The human rights commission stressed that...