What is the POCSO Act and what protections does it provide?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 was enacted by the Government of India to safeguard children from sexual abuse and offenses. The act clearly defines a child as any person below 18 years of age and provides punishments based on the gravity of the offense committed. The POCSO Act was further reviewed and amended in 2019 to introduce more stringent punishments, including the death penalty for sexual crimes against children. These amendments were implemented with the specific aim of deterring perpetrators and preventing such crimes against children through harsher penalties.
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Overview of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012
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