Extract from second reading debate (Commons) of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Mar 16

Wednesday, 17 March 2021 08:50

James Wild (North West Norfolk) (Con):...Protecting young people is an important part of the Bill. I support including faith leaders and sports coaches in the provisions relating to sexual activity and positions of trust. Extending the offence of arranging a child sex crime will close a gap in criminal law. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the role that Facebook played in providing information that was crucial to securing a 25-year sentence for a serial paedophile in my constituency....Request free trial