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Debate between Liz Jarvis and Nicholas Dakin
Tuesday 11th March 2025

(3 weeks, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nicholas Dakin Portrait Sir Nicholas Dakin
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I understand that the case to which the hon. Gentleman refers took place under the last Government, and the men he referred to were tried in absentia. The Home Secretary set out the steps that the Government are taking to tackle the terrible crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse, including group-based child sexual exploitation. Through the Crime and Policing Bill, we are legislating to make grooming an aggravating factor in the sentencing of child sexual offences, to ensure that it is properly reflected in the sentencing of perpetrators.

Liz Jarvis Portrait Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh) (LD)
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4. What steps she is taking to reduce the cost of court transcripts for victims.