SHOCKING statistics reveal that one in every 1,000 Brits are registered sex offenders.
The 50,000 criminals that make up the list include rapists, paedophiles and sex attackers. Worrying figures reveal that there has been a 60% increase in sex offence convictions since 2006.
Experts believe that this is due to breakthroughs in high-profile cases. It’s believed that victims are more likely to come forward to police now that sex crimes are being taken seriously.
A Ministry of Justice bulletin explained that the increase is mainly due to ‘sentencing trends’, rather than an increase in cases.
They believe that numbers of people on the sex offenders register have soared because of harsher sentencing.
Harsher punishments are being given to those who commit sex crimes Alamy
The ministry states: “Many sexual offenders are required to register for long periods of time, with some registering for life.”
Anyone that’s sentenced for more than 30 months for a sexual offence is put on the register indefinitely.
Even those who are cautioned or given community rehabilitation for sex crimes can be put on the register for up to seven years.
Despite claiming that there are harsher punishments for these crimes, it’s been revealed that most serious crimes are perpetrated by convicted sex attackers.
Human rights rulings have given some criminals a loophole to have their name taken off of the register, making it easier for them to reoffend.
This has contributed to the 40% increase in serious crimes, including murder and manslaughter.
Despite the offender’s register holding 50,000 people and still growing, thousands of sexual assaults still occur each year.
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