With instances of child sexual exploitation making major news headlines in recent times, Cllr David Simmonds assesses whether ‘disruption orders’ can be an effective deterrent to offenders.
The upcoming Policing and Criminal Justice Bill provides a perfect opportunity for government to introduce new measures that will allow councils to get tough on predatory individuals suspected of grooming children for sex.
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