HC Deb 31 October 2000 vol 355 c435W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to complete his review of sexual offences and to bring forward recommendations. [134545]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The consultation paper "Setting the Boundaries: reforming the law on sex offences", which was published in July 2000, made comprehensive recommendations to the Government for a reform of the law on sexual offences. The recommendations are at present out for consultation.

The closing date for comments is March 2001. The Government will consider the proposals in the light of the comments received with a view to legislation in due course.