Maldives Launches Digital Child Sex Offender Registry

The Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services launched a digital child sex offender registry to enhance child protection and public safety. Originally introduced in 2018, the registry had been plagued by irregular updates and accessibility issues. The new online system allows public access to comprehensive profiles of offenders, including details of offences and sentence end dates. Minister Aishath Mohamed Didi stated the platform is a significant initiative to protect victims. The digitalisation, a collaboration with the Prosecutor General’s Office, follows Article 57 of the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders, which mandates the registry to prevent repeat offences.

The Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services launched a digital child sex offender registry to enhance child protection and public safety. Originally introduced in 2018, the registry had been plagued by irregular updates and accessibility issues. The new online system allows public access to comprehensive profiles of offenders, including details of offences and sentence end dates. Minister Aishath Mohamed Didi stated the platform is a significant initiative to protect victims. The digitalisation, a collaboration with the Prosecutor General’s Office, follows Article 57 of the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders, which mandates the registry to prevent repeat offences.

The Ministry of Gender, Family, and Social Services launched a digital child sex offender registry to enhance child protection and public safety. Originally introduced in 2018, the registry had been plagued by irregular updates and accessibility issues. The new online system allows public access to comprehensive profiles of offenders, including details of offences and sentence end dates. Minister Aishath Mohamed Didi stated the platform is a significant initiative to protect victims. The digitalisation, a collaboration with the Prosecutor General’s Office, follows Article 57 of the Special Provisions Act to Deal with Child Sex Abuse Offenders, which mandates the registry to prevent repeat offences.

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