A Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
31 May 2024
The Child Criminal Exploitation Bill would create a dedicated offence of child criminal exploitation, making it illegal to use or coerce children to commit crimes or to participate in criminal activity. It aims to strengthen safeguarding and give authorities clearer powers to intervene, with additional provisions to support victims and investigations.
The bill is at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will go to Committee stage for detailed examination, then on to further readings and consideration by the House of Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
