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The new Criminal Code provides for a life sentence for paedophilia (RTK2, KTV)

More than 100 minors, under the age of 16, have been sexually harassed in Kosovo over the past two years, reports RTK2, citing KTV.

Sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 16 is punishable by the Criminal Code, but it does not explicitly mention the term "paedophilia".

Ismet Salihu, professor of criminal law, who is part of the Working Group working on amendments to the Kosovo Criminal Code, explains why paedophilia is not precisely defined as a criminal offense.