“A register of sex offenders is urgently needed for the
protection of our children” said New Zealand First Education
spokesperson, Hon Brian Donnelly.
“Such a register must be
readily accessible by those making decisions about who
should work closely with children”.
The way we operate
early childhood centres and schools has dramatically
changed. Employment decisions have been devolved to local
boards of parents. In many cases of short term or part-time
employment, busy principals make decisions.
On top of this
our institutions have been encouraged to open their doors to
the community. The results of these changes has been to
heighten the risks to our children.
“Those who oppose such
a proposal as a sex offenders register seem to be totally
concerned about the rights of the offenders and ignore the
greater responsibility –the protection of our children,” Mr
Donnelly
said.
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