RESOURCES FOR MONITORING SEX OFFENDERS

That this House notes that the number of sex offenders registered in Essex has increased in the last year from 680 to 802 according to statistics; further notes that the number of breaches of sex offender registration conditions has increased from 23 to 38 and that these increases are typical of those across the country; is concerned that resources made available to the probation and police services are not sufficient to enable them to keep tabs on these offenders and thereby offer the necessary protection to children and women; and calls for the Home Secretary to make a report to the House on this situation so that hon. Members can ensure adequate resources and protections are in place.