JAMAICA
The Gleaner
Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, wants legislation to be introduced setting a mandatory minimum sentence for persons in positions of trust and responsibility who commit sex crimes, especially against children.
Speaking in the State of the Nation debate in the Senate this morning, Samuda said these offenders should spend between 25 and 30 years in prison before being released.
He argued that the country is facing extraordinary times as it relates to sex crimes against children and the society must send a signal that it will not tolerate these behaviours.
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