Coroners and Justice (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend section 62 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to apply additionally to the possession of prohibited written material about children; to make consequential amendments to the Act; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Bill would extend the offence under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to cover possession of prohibited written material about children, and it would make related amendments to the Act. It is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons, the early stage of its passage.

Key Points

Extends the offence in section 62 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to include possession of prohibited written material about children.
Introduces consequential amendments to the Act to reflect the new offence.
Applies to possession, so simply having such material could be prosecutable.
At the Second Reading in the House of Commons, indicating it is at an early stage of parliamentary consideration.

Progress

The Bill is at the Second Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it will move to the Committee stage for detailed examination and any amendments.

Who is affected?

People who possess prohibited written material about childrenPolice, prosecutors and other parts of the criminal justice systemVictims and their families

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Coroners and Justice (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 68 2012-13 (as introduced)

BillCommons

19 Sept 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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