The decision by the Hong Kong Government, according to the latest news I have heard, not to permit convicted British paedophile Paul Gadd, (better known to an older generation perhaps as Gary Glitter) to enter Hong Kong is rational, sane and should be applauded. I just hope hope that no one changes the Government's mind!
But the decision will be met with dismay by at least one British Member of the European Parliament, Godfrey Bloom, who is the UK Independence Party's representative for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
I heard Mr Bloom today on Britain's Radio 2 advocating strongly that Glitter should be permitted to stay in Singapore or Hong Kong if that is what he wants to do. After all, Mr Bloom says, "why would we want a paedophile brought back to Britain, at the taxpayers expense, just so Britain can keep an eye on him?" He went on to say that as Glitter had served his time for his recent conviction, and as he had made his strong desire known that he did not want to return to Britain but preferred to stay in South East Asia, he should be allowed - even encouraged - to do so.
I must admit to a heart-sinking feeling when I heard that Glitter was, indeed, on his way to Hong Kong, in First Class, but good sense it seems has prevailed.
The laws in Britain covering people convicted of paedophilia are much more stringent than they would seem to be in Asia generally. A register of persons convicted of this most heinous of crimes is maintained, and the physical movement of paedophiles is monitored carefully, to the extent of taking away a person's ability to travel. Sadly, few Asian countries monitor such activities as carefully, leaving young children down as young as babies at serious risk from these sick people. No wonder Gary Glitter doesn't want to return to Britain, as his activities will be severely curtailed - and he might even be the target of some unpleasant abuse.
And, Mr. Bloom, I am sure you don't want Mr Gadd returning to his home country particularly if you have young grandchildren who might be at risk as a result, but don't try and foist this disgusting specimen of the human race onto us in Hong Kong.
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