A shocked mother only discovered her new partner is a child sex offender after he was busted by border officials when the couple were jetting off on holiday together - but there are ways to check up on those getting people close to you.
Stephen Wilson, an ex-army sergeant and former caretaker, was imprisoned in 2007 for sex offences against a young girl.
The 59-year-old was banned from leaving the country without letting the authorities know, but after his release he decided to go on holiday...
