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'We Owe It to Our Children to Use All Means to Prevent Future Abuse': The Political Rationale and Arguments Behind Denmark's First 'Sex Offender Law'.

In 2020, Denmark introduced its first 'Sex Offender Law' to protect children by monitoring convicted offenders and restricting their liberty. The law sparked controversy due to Denmark's strong tradition of upholding the rule of law. This article explores the political rationale and arguments behind...

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Published in:British Journal of Criminology Vol. 66; no. 5; pp. 1139 - 1157
Main Authors: Jørgensen, Kasper, Olesen, Annette
Format: Article
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Sep2026
Subjects:
Denmark
Child welfare
Legal justification
Human behavior
Civil rights
Sex offender registration
Rule of law
Danes
Legislative sessions
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