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Bill Introduced 25 Mar 2015 ↗ Parliament

Protection of Children (Removal of Police Discretion) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to remove the discretionary decision-making power afforded to police officers in charging individuals with rape in cases relating to acts of sexual intercourse involving persons aged under 16; and for connected purposes.

Legislative progress

Commons 25 Mar 2015
1st reading
Commons
2nd reading