Caution advised for any law that tackles child perpetrators

Rising concern: A teenager browsing social media using her electronic gadgets. Last month, Teo announced in Parliament that the government was studying the introduction of an Online Safety Act. — Photo posed by model

PETALING JAYA: While experts differ on whether there is a need for stricter laws to curb online sexual crimes among children, all agree that education and prevention are paramount in handling the issue.

Be My Protector engagement and partnership director Roland Edward said any proposed law or amendment aimed at penalising child perpetrators should be studied holistically.