“I would encourage everyone with an interest in protecting children to access the consultation.”

Northern Ireland’s Department of Justice has just published a consultation which includes proposed measures to strengthen the law to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual abuse where a child or young person is exploited, coerced or manipulated into engaging in sexual activity in return for something the child needs or wants and/or for the gain of those who perpetrate or facilitate the abuse.