Written questions

Sexual Offences Act 2003

Commons · Question 12493 · Tabled 4 Nov 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make it her policy to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to classify driving instructors as a position of trust.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 11 Nov 2024

This Government is committed to protecting children and young people from sexual abuse. We have robust legislation in this area, and “position of trust” offences were reviewed and updated in 2022. We continue to keep this important area of law under revie...