HC Deb 02 March 1998 vol 307 c464W
17. Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to ensure that children are protected from convicted sex offenders. [30355]

Mr. Straw

Under the Crime and Disorder Bill, the courts will have power to prohibit a sex offender from behaviour which gives reasonable cause for concern and to impose extended periods of supervision of sex offenders for up to 10 years following a period of imprisonment.