Proceeding contribution from Lord Adonis (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 2 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [HL].

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [HL]

An individual who accepts a caution is admitting guilt for the offence in question. Therefore, we do not believe that it is inappropriate. We are referring to very grave offences. The acceptance of a caution is a grave act. In the case of these very serious offences, we do not believe it is inappropriate that the acceptance of a caution should lead to an automatic bar. Of course, it will be important that individuals are aware of the gravity of the admission that they are making in accepting a caution. But, given the nature of the offences concerned, we believe that that will be the case.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 681 c189GC
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disability Children Disclosure of information Codes of practice Abuse Appeals Costs Advisory services Finance Human rights Internet Personal records Protection Membership Public appointments Older people Mental capacity Vetting Vulnerable adults Sexual offences Independent Safeguarding Authority
Legislation: Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [HL]

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