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Anti-social Behaviour: Children

Asked by Rebecca SmithConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 101647

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to publish guidance to clarify the legal position of children aged 13 to 16 under section 75 of the Crime and Policing Bill.

Answered by Jess Phillips

Before commencing the new duty to report child sexual abuse, the Government will provide an appropriate period of time to prepare relevant sectors for implementation. This will include the development and publication of guidance for reporters.

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