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steeljack · 19-07-2008, 02:01

bit of a wander from original thread , but somewhat similar theme.........

Just what do these Criminal records checks actually achieve ? for anyone with a record for messing with kids its highly unlikely he would apply for one in the first place , similarly a woman who has a record for shoplifting a tin of peas 15 yrs ago , is she barred from being a dinner lady ? , is a woman who has a conviction for 'soliciting' 40 yrs ago prevented from being a lollipop lady .....hardly seems fair
Question is, where is the line drawn and who decides , is it a qualified Judge or some clerk /typist in the council office
The more I read about it, the more it seems its just another sop to mass hysteria and a way of raising money from folks looking for a job .
Thanks

19-07-2008, 02:01	#66
steeljack God Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF/ Bay Area California Posts: 4,002 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 1338	Re: dad branded a pervert bit of a wander from original thread , but somewhat similar theme......... Just what do these Criminal records checks actually achieve ? for anyone with a record for messing with kids its highly unlikely he would apply for one in the first place , similarly a woman who has a record for shoplifting a tin of peas 15 yrs ago , is she barred from being a dinner lady ? , is a woman who has a conviction for 'soliciting' 40 yrs ago prevented from being a lollipop lady .....hardly seems fair Question is, where is the line drawn and who decides , is it a qualified Judge or some clerk /typist in the council office The more I read about it, the more it seems its just another sop to mass hysteria and a way of raising money from folks looking for a job . Thanks