Sex Offenders Register Debate

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Department: Home Office
Wednesday 16th February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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I see what my hon. Friend is getting at, but it is right to have a commission to look into the British Bill of Rights. The purpose of my statement was to set out a way forward that meets the requirement set by the Supreme Court, which should therefore not be subject to a further ruling by that Court.

Alan Campbell Portrait Mr Alan Campbell (Tynemouth) (Lab)
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Will the victims be not only told of the outcome of the decision, but consulted before the decision is made?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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As I said in response to the right hon. Member for Delyn (Mr Hanson), we will consider what information is available to the victim and their role.