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PE2196: Address early sexual offending in Scotland

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to act on early sexual offending in young people and prevent future offending by:

• taking tougher action on gateway offences such as unsolicited sexual images and peer assaults
• educating young people about consent and online harms at school
• creating a culture of parental accountability
• introducing a youth monitoring register for offences committed by young people
• providing real support for victims of all sexual offences

Petitioner: Leanne Kelly on behalf of Root The Rot

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 16 October 2025

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