‘Paedophile hunters’ do not violate human rights, court rules

Convicted paedophile claimed sting operation breached his right to respect for private life

Gathering evidence in covert sting operations by “paedophile hunter” groups does not breach a person’s human rights, the supreme court has ruled.

Dismissing an appeal by Mark Sutherland, a paedophile who was convicted using evidence collected by an anti-grooming group in Glasgow, Lord Sales said in a unanimous judgment: “The reprehensible nature of the communications means they do not attract protection under article 8(1). The interests of children have priority over any interest a paedophile could have in being allowed to engage in criminal conduct.”

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2ODZuaV