Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposed changes would let judges, in individual cases, stop a person convicted of a sexual offence from travelling abroad if that travel could put vulnerable people at risk, especially in countries with weaker child protection and welfare systems. Judges would also be able to consider how serious the risk is and whether the person has made real progress in rehabilitation before deciding. It matters because it adds a safeguard aimed at preventing harm outside Ireland while still leaving room for case-by-case judgment.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to regulate and restrict, where appropriate, sex offenders from travelling abroad, in the interests of the common good and to protect persons from serious harm outside the State, to amend the Sexual Offenders Act 2001 and to provide for related matters

Last updated 14 November 2024