The ban on paedophiles being housed in bail hostels near schools has resulted in public protection being undermined, according to a report.
John Reid, Home Secretary at the time, introduced the ban in 2006, and it affected 14 of the 100 hostels in England and Wales.
However, the inspectorates of constabulary, probation and prisons said it led to a shortage of places for sex offenders. They claim that this has led to dangerous offenders being inadequately monitored in the community.
Many hostels have been private homes, and are therefore located in residential areas close to schools or nurseries.
If these offenders are potentially dangerous, then why are they not locked away? The rights of children to be protected from paedophiles must come before the welfare of the criminal.
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