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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 March 2026
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
The criminal law already captures cases which appear to show a child. The prosecution does not have to show the actual age of the person concerned. It is a question of fact for the tribunal, whether it is magistrates or the jury, as to whether this appears to be a child.
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