# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 7: Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28)

Extent: E+W

(1) An offence under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 of causing or allowing a person’s death, if the victim was under 18.
(2) An offence under that section of causing or allowing a person to suffer serious physical harm, if—
(a) the victim was under 18, and
(b) the offender—
(i) was 18 or over, or
(ii) is sentenced in respect of the offence to imprisonment for a term of at least 12 months.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/24/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-24/paragraph-7
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