Doubts over British Megan's Law

Floh

Former Member
Joined
Apr 30, 2005
Messages
7,747
Reaction score
17
I am aghast Britain could quibble over this!

why give paedophiles a break - why?

It may not be possible to "transpose" the US system of Megan's Law to the UK, a Home Office minister has said.
Gerry Sutcliffe, visiting New Jersey, said any plans to introduce a similar law in the UK would have to take into account its different "structures".
He has met the parents of Megan Kanka, the seven-year-old whose murder in the US by a neighbour who was a convicted sex offender inspired Megan's Law.
It gives US parents access to details on paedophiles living in their area.
Critics say by moving towards a UK form of Megan's Law, the government would be pandering to media pressure but supporters say it would save children's lives.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/5205416.stm


this article brings me to tears, really it does. softly, softly approach to paedos just doesn't work, IMO.

this is what critics say:

But there have been concerns raised that releasing paedophiles' information could divert attention from other dangerous people, as some children are more at risk from people they know than from strangers.
The Office of the Children's Commissioner has said introducing a similar law could harm children as it would drive offenders "underground".



What is being refused in Britain:

Sarah's Law

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah's_Law

The government has refused to allow any public access to the Sex Offenders Register.

Debate over Effectiveness

There has been considerable debate over the effectiveness of Megan's Law and therefore, by implication, Sarah's Law. Issues raised have included - see Wikipedia link above.
 

Members online

Online statistics

Members online
75
Guests online
1,352
Total visitors
1,427

Forum statistics

Threads
589,164
Messages
17,915,083
Members
227,745
Latest member
branditau.wareham72@gmail
Back
Top