I bet if J. Smith hadn't piped up with her bit of bandwagon-jumping, Gadd/Glitter would have been on his scheduled flight back!

Paul, London, UK

Leave this man alone. He has served his time and like most of us has no real desire to live to the UK. It is more shameful that the home secretary has nothing better to do than comment on a specific case and specific individual, rather than worrying about the fact that the country is falling apart.

James McLean, Bradford, England

Its about time the Uk Government cancelled his passport and forced him to return to the uk he is a convicted pedophile and is a danger to children worldwide.Ms smith wants sacking for giving him the warning of what was going to happen to him when he returned.

charles, Chaing mai, Thailand

However much one may dislike the man, there is no justice in failing to allow a man his liberty after serving his sentence for crimes committed. Draconian punishments prevent any rehabilitation.

John MacLeod, Inverness, Scotland

I don't think Singapore will let him in. I agree that he appears completely unrepentant and is a continuing danger to young children. He should go back to the only country with an obligation to take him in - the UK.

Peter, Singapore,

Unfortunately Doris castration does not make children safe from peodophiles.

Also, this article states that Glitter would be visited by police and probation. Glitter would have no supervision by the probation service as he is not on a statutory order.

Julia, Kent, UK

Surely most, if not all, of the visa waiver countries, would neverthless require a person with a serious conviction to apply for a visa before travel. Is he just going to go on airport hopping like this for the rest of his life? Can he be sent to Guantamo Bay?

Liz, Inverness,

Force him to reside in an old people's home, I say. That'll stop him getting up to his old tricks.

Lt Colonel Ronald Sanderson-Smyth, Tunbridge Wells,

He's a criminal, and should be treated accordingly by the UK authorities when he returns. But the media circus surrounding him is extremely distasteful and should be stopped. It shows the media doing what it does best - lascivious scandal mongering.

Timothy, Manchester, England

Every country in the world, apart from this one, doesn't seem to have a problem deporting undesirables, so maybe the Home Secretary could look at this with the same enthusiasm she's showing in Gadd's case. However, Gadd will be hounded, not for what he is, but for who he is

David Leslie, Perth, Scotland

Any man who abuses the most vulnerable in society (children) has no right to claim to be a part of that society. He should therefore lose his rights to freedom of movement, as he is no longer a trusted member of society. In truth he should still be in prison.

Gubby, Sevenoaks, UK

Not one comment put on here is strong enough so far! All paedophiles should be locked up for life, that was they cannot do harm to anymore childred, anywhere. Many people cannot go on to have a normal loving, trusting relationship with a partner. LOCK THEM UP FOREVER AND THROW AWAY THE KEY.

Sandy, Southampton,

What I don't understand is if he is claiming that he is innocent of charges, then why is he so reluctant to return to Britain and face the music. Could there be some guilt somewhere in that mind of his?

Stephen Evans, Kalkara, Malta, G.C.

What I want to know is who is paying his airfairs !!!
Bring him back to the UK lock him up and throw away the key !!!

Nicky, Alton, UK

its ridiculus. He had an encounter with two young girls who he thought were over 18 and now he's public enemy No 1? there have been a lot worse sex offenders that got half the publicity and I think the british media should be ashamed of the way he has been persicuted and followed around the world.

ross, bristol, england

I wouldn't mind his airmiles!

Barry, Telford, UK

Why was he granted a new passport in November while in prison, surely if he was not granted one, he would have been deported back to the UK immediatley.

Paul Smith, Leeds, UK

There should be a simple monastic cell for such as Gadd: enough food to live on, books and TV, a visitor once a month, regular exercise. Then release him only if it is crystal clear he is not a danger to children.

Kevin Straw, Leicester,

Whilst I applaud Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong for throwing this man out of their countries I wonder if it is only the UK that fails to expel foreign criminals, terrorist suspects and plane hijackers because of their alleged human rights. Glitter seems to have forfeited his rights in SE Asia.

William Epps, Broadstairs, England

Shame the Met does not have the same interest in the events in Jersey.Child abuse is bad but noone ever suggested Glitter was a murderer.

The killers in Jersey are still alive and kicking and most likely still active in murderous paedophile rings like Detroux in Belgium.Jersey beggars belief

David Smith, Geneva, CH

I knew Gadd briefly when I worked for the film company that produced his film Remember Me This Way. I thought he was charismatic, mind you I was barely 20 at the time. A male colleague laughed when he heard I liked him, saying, "You're WAY too old for Paul". Years later I knew what he meant.

Yvonne, Doncaster, UK

Yes, Donquixote of Bristol, I agree with your comments about the media and the airline.

I do also condemn Gadd and all his actions absolutely.

Chris, Ashford, Middx, England

Are the parents/officials/businessmen who play at least some part in providing under aged girls to 'tourists' ever charged with living off immoral earnings etc ? No; Thought not. We are retreating into a world were only white men are 'responsible adults'. Take care : That path ends in plantations.

Eric Skelton, Cardiff, Wales

I have absolutely no sympathy for Gadd, but what everyone should recognise is that he is exactly what this bankrupt govement thrive on, an easy target.

steve lloyd, swansea, uk

Hopefully this will draw attention to the significant numbers of men who look like Gary Glitter and who live in Cambodia these days after a change in Thai law last year displaced them. Glitter is disgusting but remember that he isnt the worst by far.

Julian Peterson, Singapore, UK / Singapore

A simple solution would be for the British government to rescind his passport. He cannot go from country to country without one. He was a known pedophile and he was allowed to travel even though there was plenty of speculation that he would head to Asia. Not a good ambassador for Britain.

Kevin Maloney, London, Ontario, Canada

Am I alone in being disgusted by the "Media" being permitted to photograph him whilst in-flight? This shows total contempt for the other passengers' privacy . Anyone know which Airline was involved in this circus? I'd like to ensure that I never use this carrier.

Donquixote, Bristol, U.K.

Why should Mr Gadd be allowed to roam from one country to the next free to pray on young children? He may well have "done his time" but that hardly proves that he is a reformed character. Well done to those countries that have taken a stance by refusing to accept him.

Yasmin, Brighton, UK

Yes he is now a free man, but he is forced to return to the United Kingdom, or at the very least, europe.
He has no right of residence in Thailand, or any other asian country.He has no immigration rights to enter or remain in their borders.If he wants to stay he'll have to obtain a valid visa.

elizabeth, leeds, england

I think Glitter was stiched up in Vietnam - the parents of those two girls accepted money from him, hardly appropriate, was it? The last thing I'd do would be to accept cash from someone accused of abusing my children.
I think the Vietnamese made an example of him and the British press will too.

Jon, LA,

The labour party would turn all of the UK into a prison if it got the chance.

richard mullens, London, Europe

Yes, agreed, he's served his time. But should us British do-gooders simply leave him to his own devices? I don't think so. Perhaps, John, it would be fair to say that you wouldn't be overly keen on the prospect of him disembarking in Los Angeles and settling down to a life of anonymity in the USA?

Richard Ellis, Consett, County Durham

No surprise to see Jacqui Smith rush into Talksport's tabloid studios to pronounce her intention to pile on yet more 'Think of the Children!' legislation. Pathetic. As for Mr Gadd: he has served his time and is a free man. Or we do we just go ahead and suspend all pretence of justice..?

Tom, Bradford, UK

I thought he was in a rush to get back here so he could take advantage of the NHS? While I think he deserves anything he gets, it seems unfair that resident UK paedos are allowed to live their lives as they wish (until they're caught at it the next time anyway) once their sentence has been served.

RM, Poole, England

Let him back into the country, castrate him and then every child will be safe and he can choose to live anywhere!

Doris, Swansea,

Oh Clare, how witty you are - you clearly enjoy our press though.

Glitter should be forced to return to his homeland, as should foreign nationals released from British prisons, without any questions or arguments about human rights.

Laura M, london,

Why don't people just stand up and say what they really want to happen, and that is for Gadd to commit suicide.
A person should be punished for commiting a crime, but to be hounded by the media and Smith afterwards is unacceptable.
And we pay for a British police officer to escort him from Vietnam

P.Robinson, Northants,

I am truly appauled at the state of britain today when people in my own country as saying that "he has done his time, leave him alone".Would they say the same if he had abused their children? I think not. What about the life sentence the child has trying to come to terms with abuse in later life?

Alex, Glasgow, Scotland

Andrew, London - We almost certainly do receive paedophile visitors and immigrants. CRB checks only reveal british convictions. Foreign workers with foreign convictions are not revealed by the checks as there is no international sex offenders register. They are free to work with our children!

James, Worcester, UK

He may think he has served his time but in my opinion he has walked away scot free from his greatest crimes .......his so called `music` ! Rock and Roll Pt II .. bring back the birch I say !!

Steve, Portsmouth,

Everybody who shows understanding for this contemptible man should imagine him being their "nice" next-door neighbour!!!!

Elga, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

to mike from surry. if it were your kids you would not say that

s ross, pinoso, spain

"He's done his time. It's time to leave him alone.
Alastair, Alicante, Spain"
Who do you think you are, the only leaviing alone he will get is when he is left to rott in prison! The guy is sick beyond belief!

Robert, aberdeen,

Why should any country allow a convicted child molester into its borders. One could even argue British goverment is also to blame for allowing him to travel. In my book, crimes against children of this nature has a life time penalty, he might be out of jail, but he will never be free.

Andrew, London, England

Would you be happy if your country allow convicted child molesters into the borders? The UK had a duty to prevent him from travelling. In my book this sort of crimes deserves a life time. He might be out of jail, but he will never be free. Those with children will understand their total trust in us.

Jim, London, England

Whilst I totally condemn Glitter for his filthy paedophile peversions, I do have some sympathy with his not wanting to get on a flight to London. If someone was forcing me to go there it would cause me dizziness and distress too.

Clare, Perth, Australia

'Not a very nice man'. I think that's an understatement Mike. He is a paedophile, would you want that man living near you? The time he has served is nothing compared to what the children he abused have suffered.

Claire , London, UK

What is more ridiculous is that this man was allowed to leave Britain after he was already convicted in the UK. How would we react if other countries allow their child molesters to go on holiday to Britain and even come and live here. Does our government not have a duty to tell every other country.

Andrew, London,

Yes he has been punished and served his time, but not for long enough as far as i'm concerned!! Why should this creature be free to no doubt offend again. What about those poor kids he's abused, what about their life sentances their serving because of his selfish actions. He makes me sick!!

sheila, folkestone, england

I could not believe the number of photographers on his plane surrounding him .If the TV stopped reporting him then we wouldn't have to listen to his records being played, everytime his names brought up. Without airtime no royalties !.

kirk, Rotherham, UK

Not a very nice man, but he has been punished and served his sentence.
Is it right that he should get a life sentence from the UK, and the public, and be hounded for the rest of his days?
Not even some violent murderers get treated like that.

Mike, Surrey, UK

As a British citizen resident in Thailand and working legally as a teacher in a school with students ranging in age from three to sixteen, I am disgusted with this appalling criminal. Why does this criminal assume that he has the "right" to enter Thailand? So that he can have sex with children here?

Robert, Samut Prakan, Thailand

Like it or not, people are not going to forget what this man has done. He's a monster...

Willow, London,

I dont blame countries for refusing him entry, hes a convicted peodophile caught abusing 10 year old girls. 3 years and he's done his time? Rubish! They should have thrown away the key.

Sean, London,

Ironic that a developing country such as Vietnam is more efficient than a developed one - the UK - in expelling its foreign prisoners.
Julian - the comment "!'threat to domestic morality'" made me smile too!!

Richard Garland, Greater Manchester,

I have no sympathy for the devil, but on the other hand I believe he has served his time and should just be left alone.

Alex, London,

British dogooders hey Mr Readyhoff, he was convicted of child abuse, Is this ok in your world?

Alex, London, Englan

hello hello good to be back thats what glitter will be say whene he returns back 2 the uk its best just 2 leave him a long hes done hes time

kevin wilson, anerley, london

While I have no sympathy for the man, I have nothing but contempt for politicians like Smith who try to win Brownie points through pointless sound-bites. He should be treated like all other individuals who have committed these offences. Do they have all these nonsense limitations to their freedoms?

James Cullup, Oxford,

He's done his time. It's time to leave him alone.

Alastair, Alicante, Spain

This man has always operated on a basis that all publicity is good publicity. I am at a loss to understand why the media thinks any of us is remotely interested in his unpleasant and sordid life.

M.J. Frizell, Payzac, France

So he's caught between a rock and a hard place. He ought to be happy about that, for initially he could have faced a firing party.

Life is tough and then . . . .

Dennis, Portland OR , US

he,s served his time .. the British do gooders should leave him alone .. all this talk about being on a list of offenders, not allowing him to leave Britain and no access to internet is a load of rubish. All he has to do is use a buddies account to use the internet .. there are ways around anything.

john readyhoff, Los Angeles, USA, California

Well, he is not stupid. The fact is that loads of people in the UK will want to have a crack at him, rightly or wrongly, and he would not be safe in the UK.
Not that anyone should care about this.

Chris, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic