Ask the police for information about child sexual offences
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme lets you formally ask the police whether someone who has contact with a child or children:
- has a record for child sexual offences
- poses a risk to the child or children for some other reason
It's not a law, but it is sometimes called 'Sarah's Law'.
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I want to find out if a sex offender lives in my area
There is no process in the UK for you to find out if a sex offender lives in your area.
Sarah's Law lets you ask the police whether a specific person who spends time alone with a child or children is a Registered Sex Offender or is a risk to the child or children.