A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore this week for what the judge described as a “brutal and cruel” sexual assault and rape of a drunk student five years ago.
  • jsomae@lemmy.ml
    6·
    6 months ago

    Is it just me or is the caning a really minor add-on to the 17.5 years?

    Edit: Jesus Christ, I had no idea caning was so awful. Thank you for explaining.

    • Letstakealook@lemm.ee
      8·
      6 months ago

      To my understanding, 24 is the max. Caning is pretty devastating to the body. If your intent is not to execute, you have to have some restraint.