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Group-based Child Sexual Offences (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill

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.

The story so farThe Group-based Child Sexual Offences (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Robert Jenrick (Reform UK). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Robert Jenrick Reform UK Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.