Name and shame rapists
Friday, November 03, 2017
If it so happens, it will not be the first to name and shame offenders. Already, the names of those convicted of drunken driving are published every month in The Daily News, an initiative based on the persuasive logic that ‘naming and shaming’ offenders is a deterrent to others.
While it is debatable to what extent the naming and shaming of drunken drivers has actually contributed to lower drunken driving incidents, the publication of sexual offender is a different kettle of fish. Jurisdictions around the world are demonstrating the value of sexual offenders’ registries as an effective deterrent against both new offences and recidivism.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...