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

Make it illegal for registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll. This loop hole has existed for far too long, and makes it easier for sex offenders, including those who have abused children, to avoid identification and conditions of their release.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

664 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 664 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 27 October 2022
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