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Queensland Parliament debates law that gives residents access to child sex offender images

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The Queensland Parliament is voting on what's called 'Daniel's Law' that would allow resident to apply for images of child sex offenders living in their area. While victim advocates have welcomed the law, some criminal and legal experts say the laws could have unintended consequences.
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