Scottish Tory justice spokesman Russell Findlay said the law is allowing sex offenders to “hide in plain sight”.
Police Scotland have received 392 notices of the criminals – including paedophiles – taking on new identities since 2022. Sex offenders must notify the police about any name change but they are not prohibited from changing their names.
He said: “Hundreds more registered sex offenders in Scotland have been legally able to change their names. People who they meet in daily life, especially those they have relationships with, are deprived of knowing who they really are. The Tories have pushed for those on the register to be barred from changing their names while still subject to notification requirements.
“Public safety is a top priority and in Scotland robust multi-agency public protection arrangements , provide a comprehensive response to a complex issue, using professional assessment and management to properly target resources at those who pose a risk to the public.”
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