During an interview with “Radio News” on Wednesday, A. Veryga commented on the necessity of proposing solutions to social issues, specifically addressing the topic of a sexual offender register. Veryga expressed satisfaction that proposals are moving forward, noting that the implementation faced resistance despite the existence of such systems in other nations.
He pointed to Poland, citing it as a neighboring, predominantly Catholic country where the concept of the register is established without significant public controversy. Veryga argued that the issue of sexual offenses cannot be confined solely to the scope of the Church. He stated that the responsibility for addressing such crimes must be systemic and should fall to the state apparatus.
“I did not associate this problem with the Church only,” he remarked, suggesting that current discussions risk portraying the Church as the exclusive location for such criminal activities. The minister emphasized that problematic behavior occurs wherever people reside, necessitating a broader societal approach rather than one narrowly focused on religious institutions. For Veryga, the focus must shift to state-led, systematic measures to tackle the underlying causes of offenses, rather than treating the issue as purely a matter of institutional failing.
His comments underscore a call for broader political will to implement measures like the proposed register, ensuring that the necessary safeguards are in place for the general public.
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