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A roll call reveals that 503, including paedophiles and rapists, are still living alongside members of the public or have managed to escape the UK, according to a report.
Campaigners say it is a scandal people who commit sexual offences can lawfully change their names.
Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows that 729 offenders vanished or were wanted for arrest in England and Wales between 2019 and 2021.