Daniel's Law sex offender bill faces safety concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 07:48 · Archive

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe, known as Daniel's Law, has been flagged by critics for potentially making children less safe. The bill, which would identify sex offenders, has drawn opposition despite its intention to commemorate the young victim.

The exact nature of the safety concerns and who has raised them is not detailed in the available reporting.

How it is being reported

• Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offendersPerth Now · 5 Oct, 07:28
• Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offendersThe West Australian · 5 Oct, 07:28

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