The Office of the Commissioner for Children would like to clarify some points appearing in the press regarding alleged intimidation of children attending a ŻiguŻajg production called ‘Gender Boss’.

The Office was asked by the Party ADPD to investigate alleged intimidation of children attending this event by members of ABBA.
Since intimidation is a criminal offence, the Office referred the complaint to the Malta Police which is the appropriate body to investigate such allegations.

The Office of the Commissioner for Children believes that every person has the right to freely express his/her opinion without fearing intimidation or being subject to intimidation.

The Office would like to point out, that whereas it had received several concerns from parents regarding the possible effect of the contents this play might have on their children, the Office did not receive any complaints from parents or other adults accompanying children, who directly witnessed or were subjected to any form of intimidation while in attendance.