Witness History: Archive 2012 - Megan's law

Megan's law

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Eighteen years ago a little girl was raped and murdered in New Jersey, USA.

After her death her parents began campaigning for a change in the law to force public awareness of sex offenders.

(Photo: Megan's mother Maureen testifying at the trial of her murderer. Credit: AP)

Published on Monday, 30th July 2012.

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