Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA)

SOIRA stands for the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, which is a Canadian federal law that requires individuals convicted of designated sexual offences to register personal information with the police for a period of time determined by the court. The purpose of SOIRA is to assist police in investigating crimes of a sexual nature by providing them with information about individuals who have been convicted of designated sexual offences. The information collected includes the individual’s name, address, date of birth, and a description of their physical appearance, as well as details about the nature of the offence for which they were convicted. The information collected is available to law enforcement agencies and is used to help prevent and investigate sexual crimes.