The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019

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gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:activeDuring 2019-08-05
gptkbp:addresses online sexual exploitation of children
gptkbp:aimsTo protect children from sexual offences
gptkbp:amends The_Protection_of_Children_from_Sexual_Offences_Act,_2012
gptkbp:associated_with increased penalties for offenders
gptkbp:criticism implementation challenges
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_India
gptkbp:enforces law enforcement agencies
gptkbp:enhances punishments for child sexual abuse
gptkbp:established guidelines for investigation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019
gptkbp:includes provisions for child pornography
gptkbp:influenced international child protection standards
gptkbp:introduced death penalty for aggravated sexual assault
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of judicial review
gptkbp:is_aimed_at empowering victims
deterring offenders
enhancing legal protections for children
preventing child sexual abuse
reducing stigma for victims
gptkbp:is_designed_to create a safer environment for children
facilitate child-friendly procedures
gptkbp:is_essential_for strengthening child protection laws
gptkbp:is_linked_to child mental health initiatives
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:National_Commission_for_Protection_of_Child_Rights
gptkbp:is_part_of India's_child_protection_strategy
India's_commitment_to_child_rights
India's_efforts_to_comply_with_UN_conventions
India's_legal_framework_for_child_protection
India's_legislative_reforms
gptkbp:is_supported_by public awareness campaigns
NGOs working for child rights
child rights organizations
gptkbp:is_used_in parliamentary sessions
gptkbp:judgingCriteria judicial authorities
gptkbp:legal_principle child sexual offences
gptkbp:legalStatus child safety and protection.
gptkbp:legislation child protection
gptkbp:mandates mandatory reporting of child sexual offences
gptkbp:promotes child safety awareness
gptkbp:provides special courts for trial
gptkbp:related_to child welfare policies
gptkbp:requires victim compensation
gptkbp:suitableFor all children under 18 years
gptkbp:updates maximum punishment for sexual assault
minimum punishment for sexual offences against children
gptkbp:was_a_response_to increasing child sexual abuse cases
public outcry against child abuse
gptkbp:was_marked_by gptkb:President_of_India