Since the Olympics in 2012 and a certain ‘lycra clad kid from Kilburn’ winning the Tour de France, more and more people have taken to the roads on their bicycles to pursue their new found hobby. Now the new generation of ‘Wiggo wannabes’ are exhausting their bank accounts on the latest in lightweight and aerodynamic technology in an attempt to emulate their cycling heroes.

It would seem not a day goes by when our newspapers, televisions and social media platforms aren't alight with breaking stories or updates of the latest celebrity figure accused of a sexual offence.

As a Post Conviction and Human Rights lawyer I have a particular interest in the topic of rehabilitation of criminals and the right of the individual to put their past behind them.

Thirty nine police forces have released figures that 394 sex offenders whereabouts are unknown. This figure may sound alarming but what is the true context of the statistics?

As a law firm Kirwans place a great importance on our local communities and the people within in and as part of that we are heavily involved with support groups in and around the Wirral.