The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender John O’Donald Fox, who will be released from Westgate on 24th August 2020.

Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information in relation to sex offenders who are considered to present a risk of significant harm to the health or safety of the public, an affected group of people, or an individual. In accordance with this power, the Minister, after consulting with the Commissioner of Police, has determined that the public should be notified of Mr. Fox’s release.

Mr. Fox, a 49-year-old black male who will be residing in Devonshire Parish, was convicted and incarcerated for sexual assault; assault occasioning bodily harm; burglary; and intimidating a witness.

Based on this and on other information received, the Minister has determined that the Ministry of Education should be provided with information regarding this offender, to ensure that relevant schools are notified about his impending release.

Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister of Legal Affairs is empowered to disclose information in relation to sex offenders who are considered to present a risk of significant harm to the health or safety of the public, an affected group of people or an individual.

In accordance with this power, the Minister, after consulting with the Commissioner of Police has determined that the public should be notified of the impending release of the following sex offender: