1,722 sex offenders now on register

Ian Craig

October 23, 2007

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MORE than 1,700 sex offenders are now registered in Greater Manchester - a rise of 4.6 per cent over last year,

The highest numbers are in central Manchester, Wigan and Oldham, according to the Justice Department.

The total for all 12 districts is now 1,722. Justice Minister Maria Eagle said today: "Protecting the public is of paramount importance to the government.

"We have one of the most advanced systems in the world for monitoring and managing dangerous offenders.

"But we're not complacent and continue to look for ways to improve how we manage these offenders, and how best to support those responsible for the task locally."

The latest figures are in a joint report from Greater Manchester chief constable Michael Todd, prison service assistant director Ian Lockwood and probation chief John Crawforth. They say: "Sexual and violent offences are dreadful crimes which deeply affect the lives of victims and their families.

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"Their impact can be profound and long-lasting, leaving victims feeling unsafe.

"Though risk can never be totally eliminated, the public of Greater Manchester can be reassured that through our strong partnerships we are doing everything we can to cut crime and make our community safer."

Of the 1,722 registered sex offenders living in Greater Manchester, 165 are in central Manchester, 148 in north Manchester and 121 in the south of the city.

In Salford there are 158, Tameside 113, Stockport 141, Bolton 171, Wigan 162, Trafford 91, Bury 145, Rochdale 149 and Oldham 158.

The report says the 4.6 per cent rise has been fully anticipated as more offenders are added to the register.

These are now being managed by the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangement.

Terry Grange, public protection spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers, said all police chiefs were ensuring strict compliance with the sex offenders' register.

He said: "Today's report highlights the fact that staff are not shying away from dealing with offenders who breach their registration requirements."

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Calamity (23/10/2007 at 13:00)

They should also have their photographs shown, with their crimes detailed, so that the public know what level of risk they pose.

tezza, tyldesley (23/10/2007 at 14:10)

Calamity:- if you had a 16 year old son who’s girlfriend was 15 years 11 months and 364 days old he could be put onto the sex offenders register for life, that will then follow him around for the rest of his life. So do you now want all the pictures put up for all to see?

Calamity (23/10/2007 at 14:42)

Tezza, I am talking about the ones who are a risk to children, and rapists who prey on women.

Dave Pickup (23/10/2007 at 15:10)

Two strikes then clinical castration!

Black Flag (23/10/2007 at 15:11)

Calamity, in the example given by Tezza, the 16 year old would be classed as a child sex offender and a risk to children.

And as for your comment about rapists who prey on women; are rapists who pray on men somehow more acceptable to you?

Dave Pickup (23/10/2007 at 15:56)

Black Flag.I wouldn't mind if it was a woman!
I keep leaving my pint on the bar unattended and so far,nobody has put the date rape drug in it!

STONEY Mancunia (23/10/2007 at 16:46)

castration castration castration..!

marc (23/10/2007 at 17:52)

well done dave for completely missing black flag's point.

tezza, tyldesley (23/10/2007 at 17:57)

Dave Pickup, what about the women who cry rape (and yes is does happen, as a story in the news last week will show), so once they have been chemically castrated and the conviction gets over turned on 5 years down the line are you going to be the one to say “sorry about your sex drive but we made a mistake”

GARFIELD (24/10/2007 at 10:19)

the larger percentage of these are actual offenders and have made some poor person a victim of a crime that will stay with them for the rest of their lives whether they are male or female. Its disgustinmg that these offenders are not just shot. On the matter of someone aged 15 being on the sex offenders list then they should think twice before doing an act to get them on there. It is widley published in the media these days about sex offenders. There is usually something on the news every other day. Perhaps parents/schools should consider adding this into the sex education talks that they have with their child.

Black Flag (24/10/2007 at 10:37)

Garfield: "On the matter of someone aged 15 being on the sex offenders list then they should think twice before doing an act to get them on there."

The comment was about somebody aged 16 being on the register, but irrespective of that, your argument seems to be that, if somebody is stigmatised for the rest of their life for having consensual sex, that’s ok, because they were asking for it. That’s the same kind of argument that some people use to play down the seriousness of rape. I don’t think it’s a valid argument in either context.

GARFIELD (24/10/2007 at 11:22)

in fact it is also well published that some sex offenders (im presuming those who are aged 15, 16 etc.) are only on the registar for a few years. If it is child abuse or rape (there are so many different tpyes of sex abuse to many to list) then they are on for the rest of their lives.

Black Flag (24/10/2007 at 11:31)

Garfield, presumption is a dangerous thing.

As for child sex abuse, a 16 year old having sex with a 15 year old would be guilty of having sex with a minor and would therefore be classed as a child sex offender.

Paul, Manchester (24/10/2007 at 16:09)

They should publish the names and addresses of these people so we know where they are living, and if they are close ot children. In the US they are not allowed to live within 5 miles of parks, schools. They should be treated like the lepers they are !

heartnsoul (03/11/2007 at 20:48)

Regarding sex offenders aged 15...it is highly unlikley they'll end up on the register ...and if they do it'll be cos its the worst type of sex offence.
For those that say they should be known and outted etc....in america its a different kind of community that will look...watch...and report any mishappenings. here in england its a different mentality dont you think...we wont look...we'll hound and smash windows...we wont watch..we'll drive them out....then...they're gone! underground and no-one will know where they are!!!
NOT A GOOD IDEA!
I have a good idea for each sex offender, that doesnt involve shooting or notifications to all...and when i'm in parliament i may just make attempts to implement it!

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