The Crime and Policing Act 2026

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About this episode:

Explore how the Crime and Policing Act 2026 goes beyond policing to reshape safeguarding. This episode highlights new offences like child criminal exploitation, the growing risks of AI-driven abuse, and a shift towards earlier intervention, prevention, and multi-agency responsibility to better protect children and vulnerable people.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 28 Jun 2026

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