'Libby's Law' Pushes for Tougher Penalties on Indecent Exposure Offenders to Prevent Future Tragedies
June 16, 2025
Since Libby's murder, there has been a reported 15% rise in indecent exposure cases and a 35% increase in arrests across England and Wales, indicating that more victims are coming forward.
Justice Minister Davies-Jones announced a bill to amend the law, which would allow for broader motivations for prosecution and ensure offenders are added to the sex offenders register.
Libby Squire was murdered in 2019 by Pawel Relowicz, a known sex offender with a history of indecent exposure, which has spurred her mother, Lisa Squire, to advocate for legal reforms.
In response to her daughter's tragic death, Lisa is promoting legislation known as 'Libby's Law Part One,' aimed at closing a legal loophole that allows offenders of indecent exposure to evade registration on the sex offenders register.
This loophole currently prevents police from monitoring individuals convicted of indecent exposure, despite research linking these offenses to more serious crimes.
Lisa Squire criticizes this loophole, emphasizing the need for accountability and the importance of preventing future tragedies.
Research indicates that nearly 250 men convicted of indecent exposure went on to commit rape over a five-year period, highlighting the urgency of addressing these offenses.
Lisa is calling for mandatory jail terms for those convicted of non-contact sexual offenses, as well as compulsory treatment programs to deter future offenses.
The National Police Chiefs' Council and the Home Office recognize the seriousness of sexual exposure offenses and are working to enhance police responses and training related to these crimes.
Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones has stated that the government is committed to strengthening laws to better protect victims and hold offenders accountable for indecent exposure and related offenses.
Current laws require proof that an offender intended to cause 'alarm or distress' for a conviction, which often results in lesser charges that allow offenders to evade registration.
The Home Office is conducting research on the connections between non-contact sex offenses and violent crimes, following recommendations from the Angiolini Inquiry after the murder of Sarah Everard.
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Daily Mirror • Jun 14, 2025
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