PARENTS across the country could be told more about sex offenders coming into contact with their children.
It follows a successful trial of ‘Sarah’s Law’ in Warwickshire, which was launched in 2008 to protect more children from convicted sex offenders.
In the first six months of the trial, which also ran in three other areas of the country, more than 150 parents made inquiries. Of those, 10 were given the relevant information.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson said that early results of the scheme were “extremely encouraging” and the project had protected children.
‘Sarah’s Law’ was proposed following the death of eight-year-old Sarah Payne, who was murdered by a convicted sex offender 10 years ago.
Under the measures, families will be able to ask police if someone with access to their child has convictions or has been previously suspected of abuse.
Mr Johnson said results from the year-long pilot are still being evaluated and talks with police and children’s charities would take place before a final decision is made on extending the scheme nationally.
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