Clause 40 - Care workers: sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder or learning disability
Sexual Offences Bill [Lords]
5:00 pm
Ms Sandra Gidley (Romsey, Liberal Democrat)
I thank the Solicitor-General for her response. I am still unconvinced that there are loopholes. I have yet to hear how such a loophole would be exploited. However, I take the point that there is no consensus in the sector. Despite what I have said, I, too, am concerned that we get it right and do not provide loopholes. I intend to discuss the matter with Respond and Voice UK, with a view, if the Government do not table further amendments on Report, to having another go at that stage. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendments made: No. 74, in
clause 40, page 20, line 26, leave out 'or learning disability'.
No. 75, in
clause 40, page 20, line 28, leave out 'or learning disability'.—[The Solicitor-General.]
Clause 40, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.