UK government to amend Criminal Justice Bill, requiring sex offenders to seek police approval for name changes.
Labour MP Sarah Champion's campaign to ban registered sex offenders from changing their names has succeeded, as the UK government confirms it will introduce the change through amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill. Over 700 sex offenders have slipped off the radar of police over three years, many due to an identity change. The new law will require offenders to seek police approval to change their names on official documents.
May 09, 2024
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