Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, is said to favour the scheme to highlight court convictions. However, Whitehall officials are reported to be concerned that it may lead to vigilantism.
The scheme is being considered as part of plans to give local communities a greater role in the criminal justice system.
A green paper to be published next month may also give local people the right to determine the nature of community service punishments.
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