New proposals to improve sex offender monitoring

Proposals to improve the monitoring of sex offenders has been published by the Government.

Minister for Crime and Security James Brokenshire said: “Protecting the public is our number one priority and tough checks and a range of tools are already in place to manage known sex offenders.

“We recognise that we can build on this which is why we are seeking views on extending and strengthening the notification requirements which will further enhance our ability to manage offenders in local communities.”

Proposals put forward would make it compulsory for those listed on the Sex Offenders’ Register to keep in contact with the police when travelling abroad, becoming homeless, living with a child or changing passport or bank details.

Notifying the police about changes to personal and banking information would stop offenders avoid being on the register due to name changes by deed poll.