Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What arrangements exist under Home Office guidelines for unsolicited communication to local authority (a) social service, (b) education and (c) youth services departments of the termination of employment of those persons convicted of sexual and or violent offences against children. - Inc ref to Home Office Circular HOC 45/86 (in Lib).

Answer: Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrangements exist under Home Office guidelines for unsolicited communication to local authority (a) social service, (b) education and (c) youth services departments of the termination of employment of those persons convicted of sexual and or violent offences against children.[30424] Mr. Maclean: The arrangements under which the police report convictions of employees to local authorities are set out in Home Office Circular HOG 45/86 a copy of which is in the Library. it is for the local authority concerned to decide on the action which it wishes to take.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 30424; 278 c99W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Children Disclosure of information Abuse Sexual offences Termination of employment