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    Parker warns political power must not shield child sexual abuse

    Opposition Senator Malaka Parker has warned that political power, public office and social standing must never be allowed to shield people accused of sexually abusing children.In a forceful contribution to the Senate’s debate on the Sexual Offences Amendment Bill, 2026, Parker said Antigua and...

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