# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Section 91: Exception for persons providing specified services

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that the duty under section 85 does not apply in relation to a person providing a specified service or a specified description of service.
“Specified” here means specified in the regulations.
(2) A service or description of service may be specified only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—
(a) the service relates to the safety or well-being of children, and
(b) it is in the interests of children for the service to be provided on a confidential basis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/91 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/section-91
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