From left, Ellysa Fitri,21 and Lau Shavin 25, and the anti Seksual Kanak-Kanak badges at the Seminar on Hentikan Jenayah Seksual Kanak-Kanak at PWTC.AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star
THE initiative taken by the Government to table a child sexual crimes Bill in Parliament is a good step in protecting our children from these heinous crimes that have become so rampant in Malaysia. Cases of child sexual crimes are on the rise here, judging from the number of police reports lodged. At the same time, the number of cases charged in court is comparably smaller. As such, the proposal to table the Bill is very welcomed as it will further strengthen our laws protecting children from sexual predators.
The proposed Bill will address new offences against children, namely child grooming and child pornography. It will also give paramount consideration to the evidence of children and the establishment of a special court to deal with child sexual offenders.
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