[17th Miss Regt]

Then he would be free to prey on anyone, at any time, with no repercussions.

In the absence of the police, street justice would be the norm. The parent of the child might kill him for molesting the child. No police, no repercussions for killing him either.

[Shadylake]

“The parent of the child might kill him for molesting the child.”

Is that a problem though?