http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2194359/A-quarter-of-adults-to-face-%27anti-paedophile%27-tests.html

The launch of a new Government agency will see 11.3million people vetted for any criminal past before they are approved to have contact with children aged under 16.

But the increase in child protection measures is so great it is "poisoning" relationships between the generations, according to respected sociologist Professor Frank Furedi.

In a report for think tank Civitas, he said the use of criminal records bureau checks to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults has created an atmosphere of suspicion.
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As a result ordinary parents - many of whom are volunteers at sports and social clubs - now find themselves regarded "potential child abusers".

Halo, is this for real?

Ha I always knew Halo was a "paedophile". seriously this is pretty scary stuff and clearly overly draconian. seems more like a witchunt than anything else.

Hehe, I remember when the names of 25 prominent paedophile's were released in The Sun - a mob went on the rampage and attacked the homes of each. For good measure, on the way home they spotted and attacked the home of a pediatrician - they didn't understand the difference.

Mob mentality!

But on a different note, yes, we love long time the kiddies over here.