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Stewart Jacobs, President, National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica
The National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica says calls for the 11 year old identified in the alleged sexual assault of a six year old student of Jessie Ripoll Primary school in St Andrew to be criminally punished, is indicative of a lack of understanding of the law.
Under the Child Care and Protection Act, the age of criminal liability in Jamaica is 12 years old.
Since the report by our sister station TVJ on Monday about the March 11 incident, there have been comments on social media for severe punishments for the 11 year-old pepetrator.
But, on Wednesday President of the NPTAJ Stewart Jacobs said, while emotions are high, it must not be forgotten that those involved are children.
He characterised the situation as "unfortunate," requiring continual social intervention for the children and their families to prevent repercussions.
Mr Jacobs is also appealing for the parents to exercise patience.
The Child Protection & Family Services Agency says it will continue its investigations and will be doing home visits as well as community assessments for both children.
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