President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has strongly denounced the release of child molesters, labeling it unacceptable. This stern warning comes in the wake of escalating concerns surrounding child sexual abuse in the Maldives.
The President's statement, issued via social media, emphasized the gravity of the issue and urged swift action against perpetrators. He underscored the government's stance on not pardoning or releasing individuals convicted of such heinous crimes.
Furthermore, the prosecutor's office has entered into an advisory agreement with an individual found in possession of nude photos of children. Despite the seriousness of the offense, current laws do not categorize possession of child pornography as a separate crime, resulting in relatively lenient penalties.
Expressing his firm stance against such acts, President Muizzu called for collaborative efforts to rid Maldivian society of such evils. However, his remarks coincided with a troubling incident in Th. Veymandoo, where a 69-year-old grandfather accused of molesting his 13-year-old daughter was released on conditions by the local magistrate's court.
In response, the prosecutor's office has announced plans to appeal against the release, highlighting the ongoing legal battle to hold perpetrators accountable. Meanwhile, concerns about the proliferation of child pornography have been raised, with Acting Head of Crime Against Children, Chief Inspector of Police Ahmed Safaath Rauf, highlighting a surge in reported cases.
Foreign monitors have also alerted authorities to instances of downloading child pornography, underscoring the need for robust measures to combat such illicit activities. As the nation grapples with these pressing challenges, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and ensuring justice for victims of abuse.
The President's statement, issued via social media, emphasized the gravity of the issue and urged swift action against perpetrators. He underscored the government's stance on not pardoning or releasing individuals convicted of such heinous crimes.
Furthermore, the prosecutor's office has entered into an advisory agreement with an individual found in possession of nude photos of children. Despite the seriousness of the offense, current laws do not categorize possession of child pornography as a separate crime, resulting in relatively lenient penalties.
Expressing his firm stance against such acts, President Muizzu called for collaborative efforts to rid Maldivian society of such evils. However, his remarks coincided with a troubling incident in Th. Veymandoo, where a 69-year-old grandfather accused of molesting his 13-year-old daughter was released on conditions by the local magistrate's court.
In response, the prosecutor's office has announced plans to appeal against the release, highlighting the ongoing legal battle to hold perpetrators accountable. Meanwhile, concerns about the proliferation of child pornography have been raised, with Acting Head of Crime Against Children, Chief Inspector of Police Ahmed Safaath Rauf, highlighting a surge in reported cases.
Foreign monitors have also alerted authorities to instances of downloading child pornography, underscoring the need for robust measures to combat such illicit activities. As the nation grapples with these pressing challenges, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and ensuring justice for victims of abuse.
