Talks to name and shame rapists underway

Police are indaunded by rape cases
Police are indaunded by rape cases

Plans are underway for government to introduce a policy for a registry that would see convicted rapists named and shamed.

Government through the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs has commenced talks with stakeholders to discuss the proposed motion to publicly display the names of people convicted of sexual violence, especially pertaining to children.

Yesterday, government officials chased members of the media out of the meeting where different stakeholders including civil societies and the police convened consultation on the issue.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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