Official: Vetting Scheme For Authors, Others Needs Rethink

“The man whose inquiry led to new vetting procedures for adults working with children today calls on the Government to rethink parts of its controversial anti-paedophile register.” Some prominent authors have said they will stop visiting schools rather than join the registry. “Sir Michael [Bichard] said the idea that people like actors, authors or entertainers, who only occasionally visit a school, should register with the scheme should be reconsidered.”