The Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has advocated for the establishment of a National Sex Offenders Register to strengthen efforts to protect children and other vulnerable individuals from sexual abuse.
The proposed register is expected to capture details of persons convicted of sexual offences, particularly those involving children. It would enable relevant institutions to conduct thorough background checks and prevent convicted offenders from accessing environments where they could potentially prey on vulnerable individuals.
Speaking in a statement on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, Dr Agyeman-Rawlings expressed concern over the growing incidence of sexual abuse against children, calling for urgent national intervention and stronger accountability measures.
She urged Parliament to establish a comprehensive legal framework to facilitate the creation of the register, describing it as an essential mechanism for tracking offenders, promoting accountability and protecting vulnerable members of society.
“Mr. Speaker, I therefore call for the urgent establishment of a national sex offenders register, supported by a comprehensive legal framework with particular attention to individuals convicted of sexual offences against children.
“Such a register must serve as a mechanism for accountability, appropriate monitoring, and the prevention of repeat offences. It must enable authorised institutions to conduct proper background checks and prevent convicted sexual offenders from quietly moving between communities or institutions where they may gain access to other vulnerable persons,” she stated.
