Vital Solutions, To A Non-Existent Set Of Problems

Home Office - 14 Aug 2012 12:05

Registered sex [sic] offenders face tougher [sic] checks

"All registered sex [sic] offenders will face much tougher [sic] checks as from yesterday (13 August). The new measures will tighten areas of the current law that could be open to exploitation [sic] by offenders who seek to cause harm [sic]."

James Brokenshire, Minister for Crime and Security, said: 'Since the introduction of the Sex Offenders Act 1997, notification requirements have proved [How? Where?] to be a significant [How?] tool in managing the risks posed by convicted sex [sic] offenders.

'These tough [sic] new powers are vital [sic]. They will extend and strengthen the current checks and further enhance our ability to manage potentially dangerous [potentially safe?] individuals living in local communities and keep us all [sic] safe [sic].

'But it is also important that the police and probation services can use them practically. That is why we are publishing this guidance to provide the clarity needed to help all agencies understand the legislation and ensure it is used as effectively as possible to protect the public [sic].'

The new measures received widespread support from voluntary sector organisations, the judiciary, the Association of Chief Police Officers as well as a number of public protection units within police forces." [what a surprise - not]

http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/0/D580B7081166AC9C80257A5A003D7FB6

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/tougher-checks-for-sex-offenders

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Notification Requirements) (England and Wales) Regulations 2012

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/legislation/sexual-offences-notifications/

Guidance on Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/police/operational-policing/sexual-offences-act-2003?view=Binary  [pdf - RC to save as]

Registration and management of sex offenders under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 - Commons Library Standard Note 

http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05267

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Comment:

Now, come on, Mr Brokenshire, you and we know, that this was, yet another, populist, quid pro quo, for getting your wrists slapped on the indefinite registration issue.

This is from the man, who "... led the closure of the UK's Forensic Science Service, with the loss of over 2000 jobs, which included skilled forensic/research scientists, many whom have since left the profession" - so much for the safety of the public.

It is all crystal clear, whatever spin you (and your cronies) put on it.

We will keep reminding you (and others), at every stage; until you fade into the ignoble history book, which beckons to all populist politicians.

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