Written question asked by Baroness Young of Old Scone (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 1998.

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Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question

Statement on what action they are taking to prevent sex offenders from being employed in occupations with access to children and to prevent children being abused by people who are in a position of trust over them. [HL2136]. - Inc terms of reference for interdepartmental working group to consider additional safeguards to prevent those who are unsuitable from working with children.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

590 c51-2WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Children Disclosure of information Databases Criminal records Codes of practice Abuse Cooperation Employment Offenders Offences against children Young people Sexual offences Sexual offences prevention orders