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  Modern Slavery Bill - New Clause 3 - Offence of child exploitation
  
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  @ MP voted aye to create an offence of child exploitation.
  @ MP voted no against creating an offence of child exploitation.
  
  The majority of MPs voted against creating an offence of child exploitation.
  
  MPs were considering the Modern Slavery Bill[1]. 
  
  The motion rejected by the majority of MPs taking part in this vote was:
  
  :That the clause be read a Second time
  
  The rejected clause, titled, ''Offence of child exploitation'' stated:
  
  
  :(1) A person commits an offence if they exploit a child.
  :(2) It shall be such an offence even if there was no threat or use of violence, other forms of coercion, deception or any abuse of a position of vulnerability.
  :(3) A child may be in a situation of exploitation whether or notâ
  :      (a) escape from the situation is practically possible for the child; or
  :      (b) the child has attempted to escape from the situation.
  :(4) The consent or apparent consent of the child to the exploitation is irrelevant.
  :(5) âChild Exploitationâ includes but is not limited to, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation; the exploitation of labour or services including begging or practices similar to slavery, servitude or forced or compulsory labour; the exploitation of or for criminal activities including benefit fraud; the removal of organs; forced or servile marriage or enforced surrogacy; exploitation for unlawful adoption; and exploitation by enforced drugs smuggling, manufacture, production or distribution.â
  
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  * [1] [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2014-15/modernslavery.html Parliament's webpage on the Modern Slavery Bill]
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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