Sexual Offences Against Children Bill 2017
The sexual offences against children act 2017 was introduced to address the seriousness of sexual offences committed against children in malaysia.
Sexual offences against children bill 2017. The law council recognises that sexual offences against children are serious and sex offenders ought to receive appropriate sentences that reflect the severity of the conduct for the protection of the community. 38 taxi regulation act 2013. 69 criminal procedure act 2010 no.
Final text of bill agreed to by both the house of representatives and the senate which is presented to the governor. This bill was tabled on 28 3 2017 and was passed by the house of commons on 4 4 2017. The bill which among others regards children as competent witnesses in sexual crime.
Criminal law sexual offences act 1993 no. The sexual offences bill 2017. Extra territorial application part ii offences relating to child pornography 4.
The sexual offences against children bill 2017 has been passed by the dewan rakyat yesterday. Helpful information text of bill. 20 criminal law sexual offences act 2006 no.
Those activities are clearly listed as offences which carry adequate for now penalties and sanctions. Text of the bill as introduced into the parliament third reading. As passed by both houses.
27 punishment of incest act 1908 8 edw 7 c. The sexual offences bill is a step in the right direction. 15 criminal law amendment act 1885 48 49 vict c.
A copy of the bill can be found here. Short title and commencement 2. In welcoming the passing of the sexual offences against children bill 2017 the united nations children s fund unicef believes more internet connected children in the country are vulnerable to new forms of abuse and threat.
This version of the bill is then considered by the second house. Prepared if the bill is amended by the house in which it was introduced. Sexual offences against children bill 2017 a new set of laws passed to protect our children a step forward no doubt but our job is not done yet.
It is expected to come into force before the end of year. It is not acceptable for a child to get married. April 6 unicef is outraged by statements uttered during the debate on the sexual offences against children bill 2017 claiming that it is okay for children to marry their rapists and that girls as young as 9 or 12 years old are ready for marriage.
After all the provisions within state clearly its scope from child pornography grooming of children to assault with appropriate and heavy penalties. Making producing directing the making or production of etc child. Sexual offences against children bill 2017 arrangement of clauses part i preliminary clause 1.
The bill targets all aspects of the child sex offender cycle from the commission of an offence to bail sentencing and post imprisonment.
