Tag #Child Grooming

What specific legislative changes are being made to address child sexual exploitation and what are the immediate consequences?

The UK government will introduce legislation to make grooming an aggravating factor in sentencing for child sexual offenses, increasing penalties for these crimes. This follows calls for a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham and criticism of the government's handling of the issue. The Home Secretary also announced plans to mandate reporting of abuse and improve data collection on child sexual abuse and exploitation.