Ministers can “see the merits” of reforms to outlaw sports coaches and faith leaders having sexual relationships with 16 and 17-year-olds in their care.
Labour MP Sarah Champion (Rotherham) pressed the Government to come forward with proposals to close a loophole following several years of campaigning and delays.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Justice minister Alex Chalk said the Government “recognises the current law may not be sufficient” in dealing with situations in which an adult abuses their position of trust to exploit a 16 or 17-year-old.
But he advised “care” must be taken when examining the issue to avoid creating new loopholes when seeking to close existing ones.
Minister hints at reform to positions of trust loophole to protect youngsters
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