Despite the passing of the Sex Offender Register Bill, residents are still unable to
track sex offenders as the system is not yet operational.
But Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin assured residents that work is still being
done to have this fully operational.
Benjamin explained that all preparatory work has been completed, with an
imminent announcement on the commencement of the process.
The Sex Offenders Register Bill (2022), passed in November, aims to reduce
sexual reoffending by monitoring convicted sex offenders and sharing their
information with relevant authorities.
It allows individuals to request confirmation from the Commissioner of Police
regarding the sex offender status of a named individual.
While public access to this information is permitted, any misuse carries severe
penalties, including a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for three years for obtaining
information under false pretenses, misusing obtained information, or maliciously
disseminating details from the register.