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Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes

UK Gov Online Safety
August 4, 2026(29 days ago)

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The UK government has confirmed that serious child sexual abuse offences, including rape, child sex abuse, and grooming, will not be subject to reduced sentencing guidelines. This ensures that perpetrators of these crimes against children face consistently strict penalties.