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Sexual Offences Act 2003

Asked by Dr Simon OpherLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 11 November 2024UIN 12493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make it her policy to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to classify driving instructors as a position of trust.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

This Government is committed to protecting children and young people from sexual abuse. We have robust legislation in this area, and “position of trust” offences were reviewed and updated in 2022. We continue to keep this important area of law under review.

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