Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at first reading of a bill

Questions about the Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill

What stage is the Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill at?

The Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill?

The Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill was sponsored by Victoria Atkins.

When was the Child Criminal Exploitation (No. 2) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 6 November 2024, at first reading.

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