Whereas, The recommendations resulting from the 1993 Ontario Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Christopher Stephenson, who was kidnapped and murdered by a released, convicted pedophile, called for both federal and provincial governments to establish a registry of convicted, dangerous, high-risk sex offenders, and
Whereas, The federal government has yet to establish such a registry, therefore be it
Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada in 80th annual national convention assembled, urge the Solicitor General of Canada to establish a national registry of sex offenders to be made available to all recognized law enforcement agencies across Canada.
Detailed Action Plan
- Write to the solicitor general urging the establishment of a National Sex Offenders Registry.
- Contact local police and local social services agencies for information and support.
- Become familiar with Christopher’s Law (Ontario Bill 31).
- Invite a speaker from a local law association or university school of law to address the issue.
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