Question reference: S2W-03054
- Asked by: Margaret Mitchell, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 1 October 2003
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Current status: Answered by Cathy Jamieson on 15 October 2003
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will make representations to Her Majesty's Government to ensure that Scotland is covered by clause 17 of the Sexual Offences Bill, currently being considered by the UK Parliament.
Answer
We are currently considering,in consultation with Crown Office, whether the law in this area should be strengthened.