Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party have submitted formal inquiries regarding the enhancement of safeguards for minors against sexual predators in Singapore. This legislative action follows the sentencing of a man who sexually abused two young brothers while posing as a religious mentor. The perpetrator received a prison term of over 27 years and 24 strokes of the cane. The Workers' Party highlighted concerns regarding systemic vulnerabilities, noting that the individual had been previously arrested for molesting a minor in 2021 but was released on bail shortly thereafter. By raising these questions in Parliament, the opposition party aims to address potential gaps in the current legal and protective frameworks that may allow repeat offenders to harm children. The discussion is expected to focus on preventing similar incidents and ensuring more robust oversight to protect vulnerable youth from predatory behavior.
Source : The Independent Singapore
