The shortfall of the new law in this regard is not as fatal as the gap is covered by similar provisions in Articles 194 and 195 of the OLPC. Under Article 197 concerning the penalty for rape on a person aged eighteen (18) years or above, the Penal Code stipulates that any person who rapes a person aged eighteen (18) years or above shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of more than five (5) years to seven (7) years. If rape results in the death of the victim, the offender shall be liable to life imprisonment.