Criminals who have been put on the sex offenders register for life are set to be given the right to challenge that decision.
It follows last year's Supreme Court ruling that - under human rights laws - offenders in England and Wales should have the opportunity to prove they had reformed and have their names removed from the list.
Home Office officials are examining how a review system would work. Details are expected to be published in the next few months.
What is the sex offenders register and who is on it?
How do police keep track of sex offenders?
How long do they remain on the register?
Why do the rules have to change?
What is the government going to do?
- Published16 February 2011
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