33 child abuse convictions since 2011

33 people have been found guilty of child abuse over the past five and a half years, with guilty individuals handed sentences varying from a low of six months to a high of ten years' prison.Information tabled in parliament this evening shows that 2014 saw the most convictions - 10 - followed by 2012 with nine convictions. Three people were convicted of child abuse in 2011, with another three convicted in 2013, seven in 2015 and one this year so far.The information was provided by Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela in reply to a parliamentary question from PL MP Etienne Grech.