Ontario Moves to Restrict Name Changes for Sex Offenders
New legislation aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter regulations on registered sex offenders.
- Ontario's proposed legislation will prevent registered sex offenders from legally changing their names.
- The changes will amend Christopher's Law, which is named after a child victim of a sex crime.
- Registered offenders will be required to disclose their email and social media accounts.
- Additional rules will mandate reporting of new passports and driver's licenses for offenders.
- Christopher Stephenson's father supports the changes, citing improved crime-solving and child protection.