Group-based Child Sexual Offences (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 18 June 2026
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Long title
A Bill to make provision about the sentencing of offenders convicted of serious sexual crimes against children committed as part of a group; to require that whole life orders are the starting point for adult offenders; to require minimum terms for young adult and child offenders; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
17 June 2026 – 17 June 2026
- 2nd reading· Commons
29 January 2027 – 29 January 2027
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4169.