Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a standalone offence of child criminal exploitation.
• Targets behaviour by adults or others who use or coerce a child into crime.
• Includes connected provisions to support safeguarding, prevention and enforcement.
• Signals a policy focus on protecting children from exploitation.

Progress

The Bill is at its first reading in the House of Commons; the next step is the Second Reading, after which it would be considered by a committee for detailed examination.