Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would increase the prison penalties for people convicted of sexually exploiting children, by amending the 2006 sexual offences law. It raises one penalty from 7 years to 15 years, and changes another so the maximum sentence becomes 15 years rather than life or a shorter term. The aim is to treat this offence more seriously and strengthen punishment for child sexual exploitation.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006 to provide for increased penalties for persons guilty of sexual exploitation of children

Last updated 13 February 2020