Newspaper Campaigns- Sarsh Law Flashcards
(6 cards)
What started he campaign for Sarah’s law
In the 2000s eight year old Sarah Payne was abducted and murdered by Roy Whihting a convicted sex offender. Sarah parents began a campaign to have information about known sex offenders made public after they realised they could have protected Sarah if they had known whiting was nearby
Who were the parties involved in the Sarah’s law campaign
Sarah’s parents led the campaign with support from the news of the world newspaper
The paper published names and pictures of alleged sex offenders sparking public,if outcry and vigilante effect
How did the public and government initially react to the Sarah’s law campaign
Government initially refused to agree to the demands of the campaign
Vigilante effect of publishing sec offenders names caused concerns however the campaign continued after another child was kidnapped leading the government ho reconsider
What was Megan’s law and how did it influence Sarah law
Megan’s law in the USA allows parents to access information a kit sex offender in their community
A uk minster visited the US to learn from this law which helped shape the development of Sarah law in the uk
What did the child six offender disclosure scheme involve
2008 a pilot scheme was launched in four uk areas allowing parents to inquirie about named individuals
Police would then reveal details to the parent if it was deemed in the best interests of the child
The scheme was extended nationwide in 2011 after it was proved successful
What is the sex offender register
Is a list containing details of individual convicted,cautioned or released form prison for sexual offences against children or adults since 1997 it maintained by the police and contains 9,000 people
