The Women and
Children Protection Desk Boracay is at the moment hands-off in commenting about
the proposed amendments on Juvenile Justice Law.
In an interview
with WCPD Chief SPO1 Lyn Ibanes of the Boracay Tourist Assistance Center
(BTAC), she said she could not be able to comment or react on the proposed amendment
until it has been approved.
Ibanes added
that she has no idea yet on what changes are proposed to be imposed on Republic
Act 9344 or also known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.
In the island of
Boracay, there are reports of minors being involved in law violating activities.
However, the Boracay
PNP, particularly the WCPD, admits that they are having difficulty dealing with
minors who repeatedly involve their selves with theft, begging, and vagrancy.
Since they could
not file a case against these children, they entrust them to the Department of
Social Welfare and Development or DSWD.
The Juvenile
Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 states that only those ages 18 and above can be
sued with a criminal offense.
If the amendment
will be approved, the age bracket will possibly go down from 18 to 15 years
old.
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