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Czech Republic Enacts Lifetime Records for Violent Offenders

5/30/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, the Czech Republic has enacted a law that establishes lifetime records for sexual offenders and violent criminals, effectively barring them from working with children. Offenders sentenced to over five years will face a century-long record, while those with shorter sentences will be banned for 20 years. The law garnered overwhelming parliamentary support, passing with 134 votes.

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In a groundbreaking move, the Czech Republic has enacted a law that establishes lifetime records for sexual offenders and violent criminals, effectively barring them from working with children. Offenders sentenced to over five years will face a century-long record, while those with shorter sentences will be banned for 20 years. The law garnered overwhelming parliamentary support, passing with 134 votes.