Protection of Children (Publicity) Bill

Key Points

• Proposes new rules to curb parents seeking publicity around their children's actions for financial gain.
• Seeks to protect children from exploitation by limiting media and online publicity tied to their activities.
• Could create offences or penalties for parents who exploit their child in this way, with safeguards for welfare.
• Covers publicity across media platforms and online channels under the bill's 'connected purposes' clause.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, the bill is at an early stage. The next steps are committee stage, report stage, and third reading in the Commons, followed by consideration by the Lords.