Abuse of Position of Trust Offences: Extension of the Law – A Call for Evidence

Closed consultation Abuse of Position of Trust Offences: Extension of the Law – A Call for Evidence

Consultation closed Consultation opened 27 October 2022, 9.00 am and closed 22 December 2022, 11.59 am

Summary

This Call for Evidence centres on recent amendment made to the abuse of position of trust provision by Section 5 of the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. It seeks supporting information on any specific areas of risk which would necessitate an extension of the law.