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Minister Long indicated her intention to make the changes through an amendment to the Justice (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill later this year.
Naomi Long said, “I am fully committed to protecting the safety of young people in our society and to ensuring that our law is robust in safeguarding their interests.
“I am very aware of calls to change the law, including from NSPCC, the sports sector and faith groups, and I agree that the law needs tightening.
“I am very conscious that people working in the non-statutory sector can have a significant level of influence and power over impressionable young people in their care, and some can abuse their positions of responsibility.
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