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Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 27th Session (1-12 May 2017) on Sexual Offences against Children: 3rd UPR of India. [Geneva, 4 May 2017]

Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 27th Session (1-12 May 2017) on Sexual Offences against Children: 3rd UPR of India. [Geneva, 4 May 2017]

Thank you Chair, I would now touch upon six points regarding the women and children. First is about sexual offences against children. To address child sex abuse, India enacted a law that has child friendly mechanisms for reporting a crime, recording of evidence, investigation, speedy trial of offences and in-camera trial through designated Special Courts. A nation-wide toll free helpline for rescuing and assisting children in distress is operational and assists many cases every year. In fact, the case has run into a few hundred thousands. In case of any conflict within existing legislations, this law has overriding effect.

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