Who Should Be The Crims?

3:11am UK, Friday 28 December 2012

Thousands Are 'Wrongly Branded Criminals'

"Around £1.9m is paid to thousands of people in Britain who were wrongly branded criminals, Big Brother Watch says.

Nearly 12,000 people have been wrongly branded as criminals over the past five years due to innacurate record checks.

According to the campaign group Big Brother Watch, the cost of redress stands at £1.9m.

In 3,519 cases, the wrong person's entry on the police national computer was disclosed, BB Watch said.

The figures were obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), which recently merged with the Independent Safeguarding Authority to form the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

According to the CRB's annual report in July, 4.1 million checks were carried out in 2011."

http://news.sky.com/story/1030824/thousands-are-wrongly-branded-criminals

Whose record is it anyway? Thousands of CRB errors revealed

http://www.bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/home/2012/12/whose-record-is-it-anyway.html

Disgusted, Outraged And Stupid Of Essex

10:40am Thursday 27th September 2012

Convicted paedophile [sic] caught lurking [sic] at kids' [sic] karate club

"A PAEDOPHILE [sic] who sexually assaulted two young boys has been caught again [?] after he was spotted taking pictures of children at a karate club open day [and?].

TE, 37, mingled [!] with the likes of Basildon mayor Mo Larkin and MP Stephen Metcalfe at the Maru Karate Kai Club open day in Luncies Road, Pitsea in imnages captured by the Echo.

He was at the event in his role working as a volunteer for the Basildon Heritage Club and has been at several other events in the borough where children have been present [and?].

E was jailed in 2008 for sexually assaulting and grooming two young boys. He was also banned from being alone with or working alongside children [can you see where this is going?]

*GET TODAY'S ECHO FOR THE FULL EXCLUSIVE STORY AND PICTURES""

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/basildon/9952735.EXCLUSIVE___Convicted_paedophile_caught_lurking_at_kids__karate_club/

Friday, 28 September 2012

Convicted paedophile [sic] caught lurking [sic] at kids' [sic] karate club

"Ken Porter, chairman and treasurer of the Basildon Heritage Club, said the organisation did not carry out criminal record checks on its members as it does not work “directly with children” although youngsters are often present at events where the group holds exhibitions."

"As well as being jailed, E was made the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which banned him from working or being alone with children and possessing a computer for ten years.

The Maru Karate Kai Club is understood to have written to parents and complained to police after the truth about E came to light.

This followed concerns from parents who saw him taking pictures.

E was arrested on suspicion of breaching his order. He has been bailed until March pending further enquiries."

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/archive/2012/09/28/Thurrock+News+%28thurrock_news%29/9955710.Convicted_paedophile__took_pictures_of_kids__at_open_day/

So, what happens, next ...

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/9956527.Essex_charity_plea_____Vet_volunteers_to_stop_paedophiles___/?ref=twtrec&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

TPP

http://www.tpcauk.com/
https://twitter.com/ThePhoenixPost

So, let us survey, what the 'awarded victims advocacy group' seem so 'expert' on ...

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/9956527.Essex_charity_plea_____Vet_volunteers_to_stop_paedophiles___/?ref=twtrec&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Oh dear.

What is it about Basildon?

Drop in session finally on cards for residents living near bail hostel

http://www.basildonrecorder.co.uk/news/9967036._/

Ah ...  

Felmores Bail Hostel Protest - The National Front
 
http://www.national-front.org.uk/?p=999

http://www.national-front.org.uk/?tag=felmores-bail-hostel

Essex National Front: Promoting Hope, Not Hate.

http://www.essexnationalfront.com/apps/videos/videos/show/17175847-felmores-bail-hostel-protest 

Sep 6, 2012

Felmores Bail Hostel Protest 

"An ongoing National Front protest by Bernadette Jaggers outside the Felmores Probation & Bail Hostel in Basildon. Sex offenders are housed alongside regular offenders and allowed to roam about unsupervised during the day with a public park directly opposite."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7XMJr7Rzl34 

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Comment:

Pop quiz, Shy ... do you know what was wrong with your picture?

Here are some clues ...

CRB checks

http://www.employers-guide.org/take-action/agreeing-what-to-do/crb-checks.aspx 

CRB checks: eligibility guidance (pdf)

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/agencies-public-bodies/CRB/about-the-crb/eligible-positions-guide?view=Binary

CRB Checks for Volunteers – Volunteer CRB Checks

http://www.personnelchecks.co.uk/crb-checks/crb-checks-for-volunteers/

CRB FAQ's

http://www.nbleisuretrust.org.uk/page546.asp

ISA Registration – Regulated activity 

http://www.personnelchecks.co.uk/crb-checks/isa-registration-regulated-activity/ 

Please refer to the PFA 2012, for the definitive information (operational, since 1st May 2012).

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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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The Persecution And Prejudice Mission Creep Continues

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

"The regulations were approved by the House of Commons on 19 June and by the House of Lords on 5 July and will come into force on 13 August 2012."

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

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

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111521410/introduction

EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of these Regulations)

"These Regulations amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Travel Notification Requirements) Regulations 2004 (SI 2004/1220) (“the 2004 Regulations”) and introduce new notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (“the 2003 Act”).

Part 2 of the 2003 Act imposes notification requirements on offenders convicted of certain sex offences. These offenders are called “relevant offenders”. The 2003 Act requires relevant offenders to notify certain personal information to the police, both at the outset and periodically thereafter (and to notify certain changes of circumstances).

These Regulations amend the 2004 Regulations and impose new notification requirements on relevant offenders.

Regulations 3 to 8 make provision about the application of, or amend, the 2004 Regulations. Regulation 3 contains transitional provision for the 14 day period immediately following the coming into force of these Regulations. Regulation 5 provides that relevant offenders who are required to notify their personal details to the police under Part 2 of the 2003 Act (including those subject to a foreign travel order) must notify the police of any intended travel outside the United Kingdom (regardless of the length of the trip). Previously, the 2004 Regulations only required relevant offenders to notify the police of intended travel outside the United Kingdom for three or more days. Regulation 5 also provides that relevant offenders are required to notify their intended travel not less than seven days before departure, or exceptionally not less than 12 hours before departure. Previously, the 2004 Regulations only permitted relevant offenders to exceptionally notify the intended travel not less than 24 hours before departure. Regulation 6 provides that relevant offenders must notify additional information about their intended travel. Regulations 7 and 8 make consequential amendments to the 2004 Regulations, including provision for relevant offenders to exceptionally notify a change to information previously notified by them less than 12 hours before departure.

Regulation 9 requires relevant offenders who have no sole or main residence to notify every seven days the address or location of a place in the United Kingdom where they can regularly be found. Previously, Part 2 of the 2003 Act required such a relevant offender to give notification once every year.

Regulations 10 and 11 require relevant offenders to notify the police when the relevant offender resides, or stays for at least 12 hours, at a relevant household. A relevant household is a household or other place at which a child (defined as a person aged under 18 years) resides or stays (whether with its parent, guardian or carer, with another child or alone) and to which the public do not have access. The information must include the date on which the relevant offender begins to reside or stay at the relevant household, its address and the period for which the relevant offender intends to reside or stay at that place.

Regulations 12 and 13 impose requirements on relevant offenders to notify information about their bank accounts, and debit and credit cards. It applies to accounts and cards held by relevant offenders in their own names or in the name of an unincorporated business run by them, and whether held singly or jointly with another person.

Regulation 12(1) requires relevant offenders to notify the police about whether they hold an account with a banking institution (defined as a bank, building society or any other institution providing banking services), a debit card in relation to such an account, a credit card account or a credit card. If relevant offenders hold an account or card, they are required to notify the information specified in regulation 12(2) to (7).

Regulation 13 requires relevant offenders to notify a change in any of the circumstances prescribed by that regulation. These circumstances arise where an account is opened or closed, a debit or credit card is obtained, no longer held or has expired and information previously notified by the relevant offenders has altered or become inaccurate or incomplete.

Regulations 14 and 15 require relevant offenders, when giving initial notification under sections 83 to 85 of the 2003 Act, to give certain information in accordance with whether or not they hold a passport, other identity document (which has the meaning given in the Identity Documents Act 2010) or other document. If the relevant offender holds a passport, the information must comprise the passport number and relevant offender’s full name as it appears in the passport. If the relevant offender does not hold a passport but holds another identity document, the information must comprise the description of the identity document, its issue number (if any) and the relevant offender’s full name as it appears in the identity document. If the relevant offender does not hold a passport or other identity document, but holds another document containing information which can verify the relevant offender’s identification, the information must comprise the description of the document, its issue number (if any) and the relevant offender’s full name as it appears in the document.

A full regulatory impact assessment on the effect of this instrument is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside this instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk."

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111521410/note?view=plain

The Screws Of Persecution and Prejudice Turn Further

"Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee

Tuesday 19 June 2012

[Mrs Linda Riordan in the Chair]

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

4.30 pm

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Lynne Featherstone): I beg to move,

That the Committee has considered the draft Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Notification Requirements) (England and Wales) Regulations 2012.

The Chair:

With this it will be convenient to discuss the draft Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) Order 2012."

http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/this-weeks-public-bill-general-committee-debates/read/?date=2012-06-19&itemId=58

The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) Order 2012

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111521403/introduction


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"Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee

Thursday 21 June 2012

[Mr James Gray in the Chair]

Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2012

8.55 am

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Crispin Blunt):

I beg to move,

That the Committee has considered the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2012."

http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/this-weeks-public-bill-general-committee-debates/read/?date=2012-06-21&itemId=68

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2012

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111524237/contents

Citation: HL Deb, 5 July 2012, c875

Motion to Approve: Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Remedial) Order 2012: 4:43 pm

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201213/ldhansrd/text/120705-0002.htm#12070571000090

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2012-07-05a.875.2

Baroness looks for further powers against sex offenders

http://www.yourthurrock.com/2012/07/10/baroness-looks-for-further-powers-against-sex-offenders/

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Comment:

Much more to follow.

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