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Taiwan extends statute of limitations for child sexual assault cases
Taipei, July 7 (CNA) The Legislature on Tuesday passed an amendment to the Criminal Code stipulating that the period from the commission of a sexual assault against a minor until the victim reaches the age of 20 will not count toward the statute of limitations for prosecution.
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 1, 2026
High Court revises child sexual abuse ruling, confirms 544 offenses
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) The Taiwan High Court on Wednesday revised an earlier ruling in a major child sexual abuse case involving Mao Chun-shen (毛畯珅), the son of a former Taipei preschool operator, confirming 35 victims and 544 offenses, with a cumulative sentencing calculation of 2,878 years and four months.
Malay Mail
· Jun 24, 2026
Act 792 Amendment Bill seeks to extend coverage to child sexual offences committed abroad
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to extend...
BERNAMA
· Jun 29, 2026
General : Act 792 Amendment Bill Extends Jurisdiction Over Offences Committed Abroad - Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to ensure that Malaysia does not face jurisdictional constraints in taking action against perpetrators of child sexual crimes, even if the offences are committed abroad.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Malaysia closes jurisdictional gaps on child sexual abuse in ‘meaningful reform’
Malaysia has given its courts the power to prosecute some sexual offences against children committed overseas, extending the reach of its law beyond national borders as abuse allegations increasingly cross countries, devices and jurisdictions. But lawyers and child rights advocates say the change will only be as strong as Malaysia’s ability to secure evidence, obtain cooperation from foreign governments and support child victims through complex cross-border cases. The amendment comes amid...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Amang seksual menantu bawah umur, duda kena penjara 8 tahun, 2 sebatan
TAWAU: Seorang duda dijatuhi hukuman penjara lapan tahun dan dua sebatan oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini, hari ini, selepas didapati bersalah melakukan amang seksual fizikal terhadap menantu perempuannya berusia 14 tahun, tiga tahun lalu. Hakim, Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya menjatuhkan hukuman itu selepas mempertimbang hujahan mitigasi pihak pembelaan dan faktor pemberatan hukuman yang dikemukakan pihak pendakwaan. ... Read more The post Amang seksual menantu bawah umur, duda kena penjara 8 tahun, 2 sebatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(URGENT) Supreme Court upholds 7-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon for obstruction of justice
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Related coverage for "Taiwan extends statute of limitations for child sexual assault cases": Focus Taiwan — High Court revises child sexual abuse ruling, confirms 544 offenses. Malay Mail — Act 792 Amendment Bill seeks to extend coverage to child sexual offences committed abroad. BERNAMA — General : Act 792 Amendment Bill Extends Jurisdiction Over Offences Committed Abroad - Azalina. South China Morning Post — Malaysia closes jurisdictional gaps on child sexual abuse in ‘meaningful reform’. Utusan Malaysia — Amang seksual menantu bawah umur, duda kena penjara 8 tahun, 2 sebatan. Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) Supreme Court upholds 7-yr prison term for ex-President Yoon for obstruction of justice