United Kingdom: Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to House of Commons

On 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons to strengthen laws on child sexual abuse, including AI-generated content and measures recommended by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). The Bill prohibits AI models designed to generate child sexual abuse material and expands existing legislation on "paedophile manuals" to criminalise guidance on using AI for such purposes. It also makes website moderators and administrators liable for hosting child sexual abuse material and empowers Border Force officers to search digital devices for such content at the UK border. To implement IICSA recommendations, the Bill introduces a legal duty in England for adults in relevant roles to report child sexual abuse, establishes a statutory aggravating factor for grooming, and requires enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks for individuals in supervised roles.