THE Isle of Man will review the idea of introducing ‘Sarah’s Law’ to the Isle of Man in two years’ time, Tynwald was told this morning.

Home Affairs Minister Adrian Earnshaw said he was prepared to look again at the proposal, but did not take up the opportunity to meet with Sarah Payne, mother of Sarah and leader of the UK campaign to improve child safety.

North Douglas MHK Bill Henderson said he had been in touch with Mrs Payne who was keen to come to the Isle of Man to meet senior politicians to discuss ‘Sarah’s Law’.

However, the offer - although  not formally rejected - was not taken up by the Minister in Tynwald today.

Mr Earnshaw said that he believed the current system of child protection was “an entirely appropriate system for the Isle of Man which is working well” and although he agreed that ‘Sarah’s Law’ was apparently working well in the Uk he was not entirely convinced.

He added, “My department is appalled by any attack against a child, no matter where it occurs . .  we have a child protection system in the Isle of Man which is efficient and effective.

“This multi agency approach is the most appropriate and is working well. Our system . . . means such people are monitored. The great majority are known about, registered and in touch with our various agencies. We have robust supervision by the probation service and the police which means the children of the Isle of Man are well protected.”

He added that to adopt ‘Sarah’s Law’ at present would not serve any benefit, but said that a review date was scheduled for October 2013 when it would be examined again.