By Thapelo Molefe
The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission has pointed to the collapse of the Timothy Omotoso prosecution as a stark example of why self-regulation within churches is urgently needed to protect victims of abuse.
The commission on Saturday held a briefing with leaders from the Christian sector on mechanisms to strengthen ethics and accountability, during which it launched a draft self-regulatory framework that will be opened for national consultation.
Unveiling the draft framework aimed at curbing abuse, exploitation and unethical practices in churches, members of the CRL’s Section 22 Committee said the Omotoso case illustrated the limitations of criminal law in safeguarding vulnerable congregants, particularly young women.
“The Omotoso case demonstrates the failure of the law to protect victims,” said Section 22 Committee member Rev Dr John Maloma.
“Young girls endured years of trauma, braved the courts and exposed themselves publicly, only for the case to
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