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Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
What estimate he has made of the number of convicted sex offenders in Scotland who would have been registrable if the provisions of the Sex Offenders Bill had been in force at the time of their conviction. - No estimate has been made as this is not relevant for purposes of the Bill.
Answer

Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the number of convicted sex offenders in Scotland who would have been registerable if the provisions of the Sex Offenders Bill had been in force at the time of their conviction. [17799] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: No estimate has been made as this is not relevant for the purposes of the Bill.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17799; 291 c523W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Scotland Sexual offences
Legislation
Sex Offenders Bill 1996/97
Contains statistics
Yes