The fact that CRB checks come into effect when you reach 16, is just another level to reaching adulthood. As your hormones are maturing, so is your responsibility. Over the top and outragous, but, “catching them young”, so they can monitor them as they mature. Monitoring prospective peados.

I think CRB checks are important for people who do want to work around vulnerable people, stereotypically i.e. a 35yr old man who has no children, or past references and seems a little withdrawn. But, I do not think a CRB check will stop a paedophile, as if you do want to work with children for this sordid reason a simple check will not be thorough enough.

I also think, parents and teachers shouldn’t rely on these CRB checks and should carry on teaching children and increasing their awareness on dangerous behaviour. At the end of the day, a child is not stupid, and if they are brought up with good moral and behavioural awareness they will not get into a car with a stranger.

On the same note, when i am a parent, I’m not going to care whether you have a CRB check or not, i’m going to give you a good ole interview and judge you on my own instincts.