44 arraigned on child molestation charges this year

The police have so far this year arraigned 44 persons on child molestation charges, Justice and Home Affairs Minister Carm Mifsud Bonnici said in parliament. 38 of the cases involved sexual abuse. Last year, 19 persons were convicted of sexual abuse on...

The police have so far this year arraigned 44 persons on child molestation charges, Justice and Home Affairs Minister Carm Mifsud Bonnici said in parliament. 38 of the cases involved sexual abuse.

Last year, 19 persons were convicted of sexual abuse on children. Eleven were imprisoned, two were handed down a suspended sentence and six were placed on probation.

This year, eight persons were imprisoned, three were handed a suspended sentence and two were placed on probation.

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