Educators in Antigua have joined police in a widening investigation to identify individuals seen performing graphic sex acts in social media videos being distributed islandwide.
The latest wave of cell phone porn, featuring participants ranging from young teens to adults, ignited widespread concern about a fortnight ago.
The trend, while not new, is escalating with increasing displays of explicit acts.
The widening investigation was ordered by Education Minister Dr Jacqui Quinn-Leandro, who said it would be led by the Director of Education.
The investigating committee has been tasked with reviewing the sex tapes and identifying the participants, their ages and the schools they attend.
In addition to cooperating with the police, the education minister disclosed that the participants’ parents and officials within the welfare department of the Ministry of Health and Social Transformation would be informed.
The latter would be invited to offer counselling to the students involved if considered necessary.
Criminal charges would result if the participants are under the age of consent which is 16 years, while disciplinary action would be taken in schools where appropriate.
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