Having parental responsibility revoked is a long and costly battle for mothers like Emily, seeking safety from convicted sexual offenders while navigating the family courts.
The retention of parental rights by convicted child sex offenders represents a significant flaw in the English and Welsh legal systems, impacting both the victims and their guardians.
Claire Waxman emphasizes that current laws create psychological and financial burdens on victims' families, highlighting the need for immediate legislative reform to protect them.
The proposed amendment seeks to close the legislative loophole allowing offenders who abuse their children to maintain parental rights, which is crucial for child safety.
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