Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to create an offence of paying for sexual services of a person under the age of 21 years; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would create a new offence: paying for sexual services provided by someone under the age of 21. In effect, it would be illegal to pay for sex if the person offering the service is under 21. The change sits alongside the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and is aimed at strengthening protection for younger people from exploitation.

Key Points

Creates a new offence of paying for sexual services from a person under 21.
Applies to anyone who pays for sex where the provider is under 21.
Amends the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and includes connected provisions.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons).
Further parliamentary stages will follow as the bill progresses.

Progress

The Bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. It has not yet begun committee stage or progressed to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Buyers of sexual services from someone under 21 (potential offenders)People under 21 who provide sexual services (young sex workers)Law enforcement and prosecutorsCharities and organisations supporting survivors of sexual exploitationGeneral public and communities affected by protections against exploitation

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Sexual Offences (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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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