UNISON, the UK’s largest union, today welcomed the announcement from Home Secretary John Reid ordering paedophiles to be moved out of hostels near schools, but warned that there is still a hidden public danger lurking because of proposed cuts in the service.
The rise in the use of ad-hoc agency and unqualified staff, means that violent offenders may end up free to roam the streets without adequate supervision. 70% of residents in approved premises (formerly probation hostels) are classified as