2023-06-13
The Good Law Project highlights that the world can be an unsafe place for children.
It stands to reason that predatory people will know where to look for their prey, so it isn't really surprising that the Scouts (no doubt alongside other institutions) may feature on the list for paedophiles.
So a reminder that it's everybody's responsibility to be aware of the possibilities and to take appropriate safeguards, is useful.
The GLP also highlight the assertion that the Scout Association "did their best to downplay what had happened" - which is understandable from the marketing viewpoint of course.
So the idea of a central point that may be contacted by those who wish to put forward their own experiences is perhaps a useful contribution to greater transparency and safety, and may ultimately permit a better understanding of the extent of the problem.
