What are the top reported sexual offences against children by acquaintances?

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Top Reported Sexual Offences Against Children by Acquaintances

Statistics from Bukit Aman's Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division (D11) indicate that between 2018 and November 2023, the most frequently reported sexual offences against children by perpetrators known to the victims were rape, physical sexual assault on a child, and outrage of modesty.
Prevalence of Known Perpetrators

During the period from 2018 to November 30, 2023, a total of 35,659 perpetrators were identified in relation to nine types of sexual crimes against children. Out of this total, approximately 74 per cent, or a significant majority, were individuals known to the child victims. This contrasts with slightly over 25 per cent of perpetrators who were strangers to the children.
Types of Offences by Acquaintances

When examining offences committed by perpetrators acquainted with child victims between 2018 and November 2023, the data highlights specific categories. Rape, physical sexual assault on a child, and outrage of modesty were identified as the three most reported types of sexual offences. These findings underscore the risks children face from individuals within their social circles, extending beyond unknown individuals.
Offences by Family Members

Further breakdown of the statistics reveals that among offenders who are family members, the primary offences reported were incest, physical sexual assault on a child, and rape. Incest cases alone saw 1,703 reports involving child victims between 2017 and November 2023, averaging over 200 cases annually, with penalties ranging from 10 to 30 years' imprisonment and whipping.
Impact of Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017

The Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 includes provisions, such as Section 16, which imposes additional penalties for offenders in a "relationship of trust" with a child. This can result in an extra five years of jail time and at least two strokes of the whip, on top of the sentence for the primary offence. This section aims to deter individuals with care, supervision, or authority over children, including parents, guardians, teachers, and healthcare providers, from committing sexual offences.

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