Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

Part of the debate – in a Public Bill Committee at 12:45 pm on 16 October 2007.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 12:45, 16 October 2007

My question is on a slightly different subject. I assume that this is the correct time to make reference to the Government’s intention to insert a new clause and new schedule as an amendment to section 327 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. This is what is sometimes referred to as Megan’s law or Sarah’s law, for which the enthusiasm of the Government waxes and wanes. Is what the Ministers are introducing effectively a Megan’s law or Sarah’s law? Will it provide information, on almost a free basis, on the whereabouts of convicted paedophiles in a community?