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Clause 50 - Causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography

Sexual Offences Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 18 September 2003, 10:30 am

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Mr Dominic Grieve (Beaconsfield, Conservative)

My hon. Friend makes a very good point. That is precisely why I think that we are in danger of causing a muddle. The Minister may be able to provide some cogent explanations as to why it has been felt that the under-13s need to be catered for under these clauses. Clause 50 is a classic example of duplication: there is already a substantial measure of protection provided by the general prohibitions on sexual activity.

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