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Originally Posted by g jones
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Next week will see a Labour motion on Taxi Licences banning all sex offenders (convictions or another loophole, cautions) for 10-15 years (Currently 3 for convictions only). For a sense of direction on this matter, Labour Councillors are debating whether we should make it longer.
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Why on earth are police cautioning sex offenders?
A caution is supposed to be a formal warning for first time minor offences like vandalism or petty theft.
I think the problem is much deeper than you state if sex offenders are getting off with cautions. They should be properly convicted for their crime. I agree that those convicted of sex offences should remain without a licence for a good 10 years if not longer. Although there would need to be some judgement still for a licence committee as for example if two consenting 15 year olds have a sexual relationship the male could be placed on the sex offenders register. It would be wrong in my opinion to deny him of a living in future in such a case.