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ROSEAU, Dominica, Mar 03 2016 – The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has issued a statement condemning sexual assault and abuse of children here.
“The United Workers Party condemns the continuing sexual atrocities and brutal assaults on the children of Dominica and urges the law enforcement authorities to ensure that all reports of abuse of our minors in particular are prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” the UWP said in the statement signed by its leader, Lennox Linton.
“We believe that regardless of political affiliation, social standing or religious persuasion, the individuals involved in this crime must be brought to justice as an example of what should only be a national policy of zero tolerance in defense of our children,” Linton said, adding that “as responsible adults especially in national leadership, we have a sacred responsibility to nurture our youth; to raise them up; to guide them; and to keep them safe under the unwavering protection of the rule of law”.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who returned home late Tuesday, warned he would “act decisively” on any issue requiring his action following a briefing from the acting prime minister.
“I am aware of widespread concerns among the population concerning alleged inappropriate behaviour of three adults in positions of trust and influence of our society.
“I wish to state at this point and on this stage tonight that I have only just returned to Dominica and is looking forward as early as tonight to full briefing from the Acting Prime Minister and all relevant office holders with whom I would normally confer after a long period of absence from the country,” he told supporters upon his arrival at the Canefield Airport, just on the outskirts of the capital.
