India is included in countries having sex offenders’ database

Question: By which of the following countries out of 8 countries producing database related to sexual crimes, this database is made public?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) America
(d) New Zealand
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On April 21st, 2018, according to the cabinet, the National Crime Records Bureau will prepare a national database of sexual offenses in India and profile of sex offenders.
  • From this, India will also be included in the list of 8 countries having this type of sexual harassment data base.
  • This data will be shared regularly with States and Union Territories for monitoring and investigation, including pre-verification by the police.
  • Sex offenders’ database is prepared only in eight countries of the world, the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Trinidad, Tobago and the United Kingdom.
  • In America, this database is made public, whereas in other countries this data is owned by law enforcement officials, which is not made public.

Reference:
https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/india-to-join-8-countries-having-sex-offenders-database/1140944/#tie_topcommentli
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