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Revoke the right of registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll

Submitted by Patrick Kelly on Saturday 26th November 2022

Published on Tuesday 29th November 2022

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 29th May 2023

Signatures: 745

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Avoid ~ Chang ~ Change ~ Criminal ~ Declare ~ Enable ~ Legally ~ Police ~ Poll ~ sex offenders ~ The Police

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Revoke the right of registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll

Petition Details

Currently it is possible for registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll. While registered sex offender are legally required to inform the police of any name change, and must declare past names if getting a criminal record check, changing their name can enable them to avoid detection.


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