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    "content": "The Government has put in place the following strategies to detect and ensure that sexual offences against minors are eradicated. First, the police and Children Officers are carrying out public sensitization seminars to create awareness on children safety. Secondly, the National Police Service has established a fully fledged child protection unit with a mandate to deal with cases involving children. Thirdly, cases affecting minors should be fast tracked by the Judiciary and concluded within the shortest possible time. Finally, awareness seminars for the police and for violence against minors have been held. Whereas the Sexual Offences Act, 2006, provides for stiffer penalties for sexual offences in comparison to previous statutes, several issues are yet to be incorporated into the law. For instance, the law is not explicit on matters where the accused and the victim are both minors. In light of the existing gaps, the Government is in the process of proposing amendments to the Sexual Offences Act. I have the list of cases that have been reported throughout the country. I will table it and the Senate can look at it."
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