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HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)I will keep my comments brief. I thank everyone who has contributed; I appreciate that this issue raises tensions. I know that no matter what side of the House we are on and no…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)The Minister seems to be on the same ground as us. She has said many times that she agrees with the implementation of what Alexis Jay suggested, and there should therefore be no…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)As the Minister will realise, there is a lot in that report. The reason for putting something in a Bill is to enshrine it in law. It makes it an absolute duty on us, as elected…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 43 establishes a new statutory aggravating factor in sentencing. Where an adult offender commits a specified child sexual offence and that offence involves or was…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move amendment 42, in clause 43, page 48, line 23, at end insert— “70B Group-based sexual grooming of a child (1) This section applies where— (a) a court is considering…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move amendment 43, clause 45, page 50, line 8, leave out subsection (7). This amendment would keep an individual under the duty to report child abuse despite the belief…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)As we have heard, clause 42 effectively incorporates provisions that had been included in the Criminal Justice Bill and is a key provision concerning sexual offences, specifically…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)Clause 38 establishes a new offence addressing those who intentionally facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse online. It marks an important development in the approach to…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)Clause 37 strengthens the existing law to address evolving predator behaviours. It extends section 69 of the Serious Crime Act 2015, the offence commonly known as possessing a…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)Yes, I think I just said that. I am pleased that the Government are continuing with this measure. The clause aligns with the Conservative approach to zero tolerance for child…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)Clause 36 introduces a new criminal offence targeting what are termed child sexual abuse image generators. Simply put, it will make it illegal to make, possess or distribute any…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)I do not have a specific example, but it is not beyond the realms of possibility. None of what we are dealing with is necessarily a reaction to individual cases. We create law in…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)The clause introduces provisions relating to protections for witnesses and the concept of lifestyle offences. The provisions seek to enhance both the effectiveness of our justice…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)I rise to speak to clauses 32 to 34 and amendment 5. Clause 32 in part 4 of the Bill seeks to address cuckooing by introducing a new criminal offence targeting those who exert…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 55 includes guidance for disclosure of information to the police for the purpose of preventing sexual offending. It is vital that the police are able to obtain all…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 53 acknowledges that police officers operate under a different framework when it comes to responding to crimes. Quite sensibly, it modifies the mandatory reporting duty to…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 52 makes it a serious criminal offence to cover up child sexual abuse by blocking a report. If any person—be it a headteacher, coach, priest or director of a care…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)As we have heard, clause 48 introduces a carve-out to the reporting duty. It recognises that not all sexual activity involving under-18s is a cause for alarm or state…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)I do not have much to say, other than to welcome the clause. It was part of the Criminal Justice Bill, so we are very happy to see it replicated here. I appreciate what the…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 45, alongside clauses 46 and 47 and schedule 7, introduces a duty to report suspected child sex offences, and in doing so fulfils a major recommendation of the independent…08 Apr 2025