- Offenders on community-based sentences required to report name changes
- Changes will stop criminals from trying to evade supervision
- Anyone found breaking the rules could face a tougher sentence
The Community and Suspended Sentences (Notification of Details) Bill will bring the law for those on community orders in line with offenders on licence. The Private Members' Bill passed its second reading in Parliament today (Friday 23 February), after the Government signalled its support.
The change will mean all offenders and youth criminals will have to notify their probation officer about any name changes, online aliases or changes to
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