Girl, 11, sexually assaulted in class, two boys, 12, suspended over allegations

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Two 12-year-old public school students have been suspended after they allegedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl in class.

The Ministry of Education ordered an investigation into the alleged sexual assault, for which a police report was also filed.

The incident happened a few weeks ago but was only reported to the school on Tuesday after the girl told her mother about the incident.

The Minister immediately ordered an internal investigation – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education

According to the girl, one of the two students grabbed her chest while the other touched her thigh.

Times of Malta has chosen not to publish details of the public school where the incident took place to protect the pupils involved.

The boys’ parents called

Sources said the sexual assault took place between 7am and 8am, when classes had not officially started but students had started arriving at school for the day. At the time, it was usually teachers who supervised the premises but they were normally located in the corridors and playgrounds.

As soon as the case was brought to the attention of the school, the guidance teachers as well as the teachers in personal and social development (DSP) of the school, trained in the management of such cases, were called upon. to intervene.

After an initial investigation found the incident had taken place, the boys’ parents were called and they were immediately suspended indefinitely.

Survey to make recommendations

Children under 14 cannot be held criminally responsible for any offense they may have committed.

However, legal experts have said that there are cases where parents are held responsible for an act committed by their children.

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The age of sexual consent in Malta is 16.

When contacted, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Education said that as soon as the minister was informed of the incident, he immediately ordered an internal investigation into the matter and requested that the three children be given full psychological assistance. that they need.

The internal investigation should also provide recommendations on what can be done to prevent such incidents in the future.

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