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Convicted abuser applies to have his name removed from sex offenders register
Summary
A 61‑year‑old Dublin man, whose name is withheld, applied to have his name removed from the sex offenders register after being convicted in 2000 of indecent assault on his daughter over five years, starting when she was seven, and of sexual assault when she was 23. He received a two‑year sentence. Judge Martin Nolan explained that the register's purpose is to monitor those who may pose a danger to society and that removal is possible if the common good is no longer served. He noted the man's low risk of re‑conviction, citing his age and profile, and ordered a risk assessment by Probation Services. The judge would decide after reviewing the report, with the case adjourned to the following week. A Garda testified about monitoring visits and affirmed that the common good was served by the register's existence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted abuser applies to have his name removed from sex offenders register. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- March 2000 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-03 Publication
Why: The man told the court that the monitoring under the Sex Offenders Act was being used as "a cloak for an injustice" because he had a case "against the guards". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; He was jailed for a total of two years in 2000 for all offences.; He said he would base his decision on the man's future risk to children and adjourned the case to next week.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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