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Finally, Amendments 438ED and 438EE are new because there is a gap. Amendment 438ED would require the Secretary of State to amend the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 so that the code of practice governing police investigations is updated to make online harm a primary line of inquiry. It would require the early seizure and examination of relevant digital devices, the prompt capture of digital and account data, and the proper documentation of a child’s activity on known online services. It would also require police to report any evidence of breaches of the Online Safety Act to Ofcom. Amendment 438EE is consequential. It would require the Secretary of State to raise awareness of these powers and of good practice in digital investigation by writing to relevant stakeholders.