Lamont: ECHR is trampling over Scots law
The Court of Session in Edinburgh has ruled today that the placing of an individual on the sex offender's register for life is a breach of human rights.
Since Kenny MacAskill forced new rules through the Scottish Parliament last month, anyone whose name is added to the register has the right to have their status reviewed.
Following today's ruling, John Lamont MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, says:
"Once again ECHR is trampling over Scots law. We are losing control of our own justice system and dangerous, perverted criminals are now being given greater protection making them an even bigger threat to the public.
"Enough is enough. There has to be a review of how European law can sometimes be such a barrier to fairness"
Ruth: "Our thoughts should now be with the families of the victims who died on that fateful day in December 1988."
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Ruth: "However, this should not stop the questions that still exist, including those regarding his release by the SNP Government."
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