Easy access to porn among reasons behind sex crimes against children, says Home Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Easy access to pornographic content and materials has been cited as among the main reasons behind cases of sexual crimes against children, Parliament was told.

In a Parliamentary written reply, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said based on police investigations, other factors behind such cases include the high number of social media platforms that were easily accessible by anyone, including children.

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Sexual Abuse , Incest , Rape , Children , Home Ministry

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