Dewan Negara passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill


KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara on Thursday (April 6) approved the Sexual Offences against Children (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to better protect children against all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Ten senators spoke during the debate on the bill, which was passed by a voice vote after it was tabled for its third reading by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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