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25 Years! Thats How Long one Jamaican Senator Wants to See Child Abusers Spend Behind Bars

Government Senator Matthew Samuda is calling for legislative changes that will see the imposition of a mandatory minimum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment for convicted child abusers who have a high duty of care.

Making his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, Samuda identified pastors, police and teachers as those individuals who should face stiff penalties if they abuse children in their care.

Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/news/25-years-thats-long-one-jamaican-senator-wants-see-child-abusers-spend-behind-bars#ixzz4Y23gX2Pf

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