Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallMonday, 1 June 202616:30

E-petition 730605 relating to collection and publication of child sexual offender data

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 730605, which calls for better collection and publication of data on child sexual offenders. The petition raises questions about whether existing public protection mechanisms—such as the sex offender register and disclosure schemes—provide sufficient transparency and information to communities and safeguarding bodies. The debate will examine what data is currently held, how it is used, and whether publication practices should be strengthened.

Child sexual abuse is a persistent crime affecting thousands of victims. This debate touches on the balance between public transparency, community safety, and the privacy and rehabilitation interests of offenders. Changes to data collection or publication could affect how schools, local authorities, and parents assess risk in their areas.

Crime & Policing

MPs most likely to speak

Dr Kieran MullanConservative and Unionist Party

Bexhill and Battle

Shadow Justice — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on crime (85 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: questioning, crime: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Jamie StoneLiberal Democrats

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Warinder JussLabour Party

Wolverhampton West

Spoken on crime (59 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: supportive, crime: questioning, crime: opposed (30pts); Committee: justice committee (20pts)Voting record

Tessa MuntLiberal Democrats

Wells and Mendip Hills

Spoken on crime (48 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: questioning, crime: supportive (30pts); Committee: justice committee (20pts)Voting record

Sir Ashley FoxConservative and Unionist Party

Bridgwater

Spoken on crime (51 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: supportive, crime: questioning (30pts); Committee: justice committee (20pts)Voting record

E-petition 730605 relating to collection and publication of child sexual offender data

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