FOI/202000012697 · FOI · unclear
Statistical data related to convictions of various offences against children: FOI release
Information requested
You asked for:
Number of convictions for “taking, distribution, and possession etc. of indecent photos of children” each year over the past five years; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence; Number of convictions for “communicating indecently with a child” – under section 24 of the Sexual Offences Act 2009, children aged under 13 years old and under section 34, children aged 13 to 15 years old; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence;
Response
The answer to your request is provided in the attached excel tables.
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of indecent photos of children” each year over the past five years; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence; Number of convictions for “communicating indecently with a child” – under section 24 of the Sexual Offences Act 2009, children aged under 13 years old and under section 34, children aged 13 to 15 years old; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence; Response The answer to your request is provided in the attached excel tables.