Justice in Exile: The Escaped Child Rapist's Shadow The recent escape of Cliff Lyons Dobbie, a convicted child rapist, from his escorted community leave in Perth, Scotland, has sparked a manhunt and raised disturbing questions about the adequacy of our justice system.
Dobbie was convicted of raping a 10 year old girl while on bail for sexually abusing a 12 year old boy in 1990.
Dobie's crimes are appalling, and his repeated release from secure units into community leave raises concerns about the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs.