Children (Performances) Regulations 1968 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Streamlines licensing rules to reduce unnecessary red tape for child performers and productions.
• Clarifies when a licence is required for performances and sets clearer thresholds or exemptions.
• Strengthens safeguarding and welfare requirements for child performers.
• Maintains a clear regulatory framework for licensing authorities, producers, schools and youth groups.
• Updates definitions and responsibilities to reflect modern performing arts practice.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to the committee stage; it originated in the Commons.