The Ministry of Health has issued a reminder that information identifying children in sexual abuse cases must not be published.
The directive states that no party should disclose personal information about children in a manner that undermines their dignity. This includes names, addresses, educational institutions and any photographs or details that could lead to identification.
The Ministry cited the Child Rights Protection Act and noted that the prohibition applies to children who are victims, those accused of crimes, and children in need of protection. All parties have been instructed not to share such information on any media platform.
The Ministry said the reminder was issued to protect the best interests of children amid the circulation of private details on social media and other platforms. It did not name a specific case.