Question follow-through · 82654

Offences against Children: Criminal Investigation

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what mechanisms exist to ensure public safeguarding of victims when police investigations into child sexual exploitation are paused due to the mental health needs of those victims.

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Home Office
Tabled
16 Oct 2025
Target answer date
20 Oct 2025
Answer
24 Oct 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 16 Oct 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what mechanisms exist to ensure public safeguarding of victims when police investigations into child sexual exploitation are paused due to the mental health needs of those victims.

  2. 20 Oct 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    It is crucial police and law enforcement have the capabilities and skills to effectively tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation and take robust action to better safeguard children, ensuring victims and survivors receive appropriate care and support th...

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